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John Donald vs Abel Bretones

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

Data Verdict

Abel Bretones commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €1.0M). John Donald leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Abel Bretones is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

John Donald

Defender
Spain
€1.0M
25 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Abel Bretones

Defender
Spain
€4.5M
25 years old
Reading Defender
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Playing Style Profiles

John Donald

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Abel Bretones

A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJohn DonaldAbel BretonesEdge
Goals / 900.160.14
Tackles won / 901.600.70John
Interceptions / 900.811.36Abel
Clearances / 902.103.14Abel
Press intensity / 902.512.32John
Pass accuracy %91.7076.40John

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — John Donald or Abel Bretones?

Abel Bretones commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €1.0M). John Donald leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Abel Bretones is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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 Donald has a market value of €1.0M, while Abel Bretones is valued at €4.5M.

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