Josh Brownhill vs Will Hughes
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Josh Brownhill commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €6.0M). Josh Brownhill leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Will Hughes is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Josh Brownhill holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Brownhill is the rare box-to-box midfielder who earns his wage not through elegance but through a quietly ruthless efficiency in the spaces most players ignore. His goals-per-90 sits in the top 10% of the league — remarkable for someone who touches the ball below average in volume, suggesting he's doing far more with far less possession time than his peers.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Josh Brownhill | Will Hughes | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.21 | 0.00 | Josh |
| Assists / 90 | 0.09 | 0.00 | Josh |
| Shots / 90 | 1.27 | 1.08 | Josh |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.06 | 1.20 | Will |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.88 | 6.24 | Will |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.58 | 0.97 | Will |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.36 | 0.89 | Josh |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.02 | 2.03 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.60 | 81.20 | Josh |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Josh Brownhill or Will Hughes?
Josh Brownhill commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €6.0M). Josh Brownhill leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Will Hughes is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Josh Brownhill holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Josh Brownhill has a market value of €10.0M, while Will Hughes is valued at €6.0M.