Josh Maja vs Taiwo Awoniyi
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Taiwo Awoniyi commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €1.5M). Josh Maja leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Taiwo Awoniyi is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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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.
Awoniyi is the kind of striker who makes a Premier League defence work for every yard — a relentless, physical presence built around disruption as much as destruction. His press intensity ranks in the top 20% among forwards in this league, which tells you something important: this is a striker who hunts, not just waits.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Josh Maja | Taiwo Awoniyi | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.23 | 0.83 | Taiwo |
| Assists / 90 | 0.06 | 0.21 | Taiwo |
| Shots / 90 | 1.82 | 2.70 | Taiwo |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.23 | 1.04 | Josh |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.32 | 0.00 | Josh |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.52 | 0.41 | Josh |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.24 | 1.54 | Taiwo |
| Pass accuracy % | 76.20 | 64.90 | 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 Taiwo Awoniyi ?
Taiwo Awoniyi commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €1.5M). Josh Maja leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Taiwo Awoniyi is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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 Taiwo Awoniyi is valued at €12.0M.