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Josh Knight vs Jake O'Brien

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

Data Verdict

Jake O'Brien commands a higher market value (€16.0M vs €1.0M). Josh Knight leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Jake O'Brien is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Josh Knight holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Josh Knight

Defender
England
€1.0M
28 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Jake O'Brien

Defender
Republic of Ireland
€16.0M
24 years old
Defender
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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).

Jake O'Brien

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 65%).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJosh KnightJake O'BrienEdge
Goals / 900.000.03
Tackles won / 900.371.06Jake
Interceptions / 900.740.48Josh
Clearances / 907.594.21Josh
Press intensity / 901.911.73Josh
Pass accuracy %79.1073.80Josh

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Josh Knight or Jake O'Brien?

Jake O'Brien commands a higher market value (€16.0M vs €1.0M). Josh Knight leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Jake O'Brien is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Josh Knight holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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 Jake O'Brien is valued at €16.0M.

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