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José Sá vs Sam Johnstone

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€5.0M vs €5.0M). José Sá leads in goals conceded / 90 and pass accuracy %. Sam Johnstone is stronger in saves / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

José Sá

Goalkeeper
Portugal
€5.0M
33 years old
Traditional Keeper
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Player B

Sam Johnstone

Goalkeeper
England
€5.0M
33 years old
Commanding Keeper
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Playing Style Profiles

José Sá

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and commands the box with authority (1.3 punches/90).

Sam Johnstone

A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (83% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.3 punches/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJosé SáSam JohnstoneEdge
Saves / 902.573.25Sam
Goals conceded / 901.672.00José
Pass accuracy %60.8056.00José

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — José Sá or Sam Johnstone?

Both players are valued similarly (€5.0M vs €5.0M). José Sá leads in goals conceded / 90 and pass accuracy %. Sam Johnstone is stronger in saves / 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?

José Sá has a market value of €5.0M, while Sam Johnstone is valued at €5.0M.

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