John Buckley vs Josh Cullen
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Josh Cullen commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €1.2M). John Buckley leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Josh Cullen is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, John Buckley holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.6 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.0 long balls/90, 60% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (64 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | John Buckley | Josh Cullen | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.08 | 0.12 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.16 | 0.12 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.02 | 0.65 | John |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.45 | 0.77 | John |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.65 | 9.18 | Josh |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.39 | 1.13 | John |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.82 | 1.30 | Josh |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.58 | 2.47 | John |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.80 | 84.10 | John |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — John Buckley or Josh Cullen?
Josh Cullen commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €1.2M). John Buckley leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Josh Cullen is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, John Buckley holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
John Buckley has a market value of €1.2M, while Josh Cullen is valued at €6.0M.