Josh Maja vs Raúl Jiménez
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Raúl Jiménez commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €1.5M). Josh Maja leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Raúl Jiménez is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Raúl Jiménez holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Maja is the Championship’s premier connective tissue masquerading as a traditional number nine, a player whose value lies in the fluency he brings to a front line rather than raw penalty-box predation. While his scoring output of 0.17 per 90 is merely pedestrian, his 81.6% pass accuracy places him in the elite 10% of league forwards, functioning as a high-level fulcrum who facilitates rather than just finishes.
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Josh Maja | Raúl Jiménez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.23 | 0.38 | Raúl |
| Assists / 90 | 0.06 | 0.13 | Raúl |
| Shots / 90 | 1.82 | 2.96 | Raúl |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.23 | 1.04 | Josh |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.32 | 2.50 | Raúl |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.52 | 0.77 | Raúl |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.24 | 1.23 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 76.20 | 64.00 | Josh |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Josh Maja or Raúl Jiménez?
Raúl Jiménez commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €1.5M). Josh Maja leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Raúl Jiménez is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Raúl Jiménez 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?
Josh Maja has a market value of €1.5M, while Raúl Jiménez is valued at €4.0M.