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Josh Knight vs Dan Ballard

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

Data Verdict

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €1.0M). Josh Knight leads in press intensity / 90. Dan Ballard is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Dan Ballard holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Josh Knight

Defender
England
€1.0M
28 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Dan Ballard

Defender
Northern Ireland
€20.0M
26 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Josh Knight

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.4/90).

Dan Ballard

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJosh KnightDan BallardEdge
Goals / 900.000.08Dan
Tackles won / 900.370.76Dan
Interceptions / 900.740.84Dan
Clearances / 907.597.75Dan
Press intensity / 901.911.61Josh
Pass accuracy %79.1081.70Dan

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Josh Knight or Dan Ballard?

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €1.0M). Josh Knight leads in press intensity / 90. Dan Ballard is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Dan Ballard holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 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 Knight has a market value of €1.0M, while Dan Ballard is valued at €20.0M.

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