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Josh Cullen vs Sandro Tonali

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Sandro Tonali commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €6.0M). Josh Cullen leads in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Sandro Tonali is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Josh Cullen holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Josh Cullen

Midfielder
Republic of Ireland
€6.0M
30 years old
Balanced Midfielder
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Player B

Sandro Tonali

Midfielder
Italy
€80.0M
26 years old
Ball-Winner
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Playing Style Profiles

Josh Cullen

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.

Sandro Tonali

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJosh CullenSandro TonaliEdge
Goals / 900.120.00Josh
Assists / 900.120.07
Shots / 900.651.33Sandro
Key passes / 900.771.12Sandro
Passes (final 3rd) / 909.188.66Josh
Tackles won / 901.130.83Josh
Interceptions / 901.301.12Josh
Press intensity / 902.472.66Sandro
Pass accuracy %84.1083.50Josh

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Josh Cullen or Sandro Tonali?

Sandro Tonali commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €6.0M). Josh Cullen leads in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Sandro Tonali is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Josh Cullen 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 Cullen has a market value of €6.0M, while Sandro Tonali is valued at €80.0M.

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