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Jordy Gillekens vs Dayot Upamecano

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

Data Verdict

Jordy Gillekens leads in clearances / 90. Dayot Upamecano is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Dayot Upamecano holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Jordy Gillekens

Defender
Belgium
N/A
26 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Dayot Upamecano

Defender
France
€70.0M
27 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Jordy Gillekens

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), dominant in the air (3.1 aerials won/90, 67%) and uses long balls frequently (12.4/90).

Dayot Upamecano

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (82 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (94 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJordy GillekensDayot UpamecanoEdge
Goals / 900.040.09
Tackles won / 901.35
Interceptions / 901.201.87Dayot
Clearances / 905.332.58Jordy
Press intensity / 900.982.97Dayot
Pass accuracy %40.0092.80Dayot

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Jordy Gillekens or Dayot Upamecano?

Jordy Gillekens leads in clearances / 90. Dayot Upamecano is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Dayot Upamecano 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?

Jordy Gillekens has a market value of N/A, while Dayot Upamecano is valued at €70.0M.

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