Jesse Lingard vs Thijs Muller
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Jesse Lingard leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Thijs Muller is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Jesse Lingard holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Jesse Lingard is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Jesse Lingard | Thijs Muller | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.51 | 0.74 | Thijs |
| Assists / 90 | 0.51 | 0.00 | Jesse |
| Shots / 90 | 2.02 | 3.35 | Thijs |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.19 | 0.00 | Jesse |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 9.08 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.84 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.17 | 0.00 | Jesse |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.70 | 1.18 | Jesse |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.70 | 77.10 | Jesse |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Jesse Lingard or Thijs Muller?
Jesse Lingard leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Thijs Muller is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Jesse Lingard holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
Jesse Lingard has a market value of €2.3M, while Thijs Muller is valued at N/A.