John Egan vs Hjalmar Ekdal
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Hjalmar Ekdal commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €4.5M). John Egan leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Hjalmar Ekdal is stronger in clearances / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Egan is a Championship scrapper who wins his individual battles, even if his distribution leaves something to be desired. His aerial win rate and overall duel win rate both place him in the league's top 20%, demonstrating a robust capacity to physically dominate opposing attackers.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.0 aerials won/90, 63%).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | John Egan | Hjalmar Ekdal | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.07 | 0.00 | John |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.00 | 0.99 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.97 | 0.70 | John |
| Clearances / 90 | 6.70 | 7.30 | Hjalmar |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.59 | 1.62 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 69.30 | 85.20 | Hjalmar |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — John Egan or Hjalmar Ekdal?
Hjalmar Ekdal commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €4.5M). John Egan leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Hjalmar Ekdal is stronger in clearances / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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 Egan has a market value of €4.5M, while Hjalmar Ekdal is valued at €6.0M.