José Fonte vs Jan Bednarek
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Jan Bednarek commands a higher market value (€11.0M vs €5.6M). José Fonte leads in clearances / 90. Jan Bednarek is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Jan Bednarek holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Fonte is what happens when a veteran defender distils decades of experience into pure positional intelligence—still reading the game better than men half his age in Liga Portugal. His duel win rate sits in the top 5% of league defenders, a figure that speaks to anticipation rather than athleticism; he's not beating opponents through pace, he's simply arriving first.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), heavily involved in possession (81 passes/90), central to possession (93 touches/90), dominant in the air (4.6 aerials won/90, 72%) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | José Fonte | Jan Bednarek | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.06 | 0.07 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.32 | 0.31 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.88 | 1.56 | Jan |
| Clearances / 90 | 6.88 | 5.87 | José |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.23 | 2.64 | Jan |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.90 | 89.80 | Jan |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — José Fonte or Jan Bednarek?
Jan Bednarek commands a higher market value (€11.0M vs €5.6M). José Fonte leads in clearances / 90. Jan Bednarek is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Jan Bednarek holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 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?
José Fonte has a market value of €5.6M, while Jan Bednarek is valued at €11.0M.