James McClean vs Lewis Cook
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Lewis Cook commands a higher market value (€13.0M vs €5.6M). James McClean leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Lewis Cook is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Lewis Cook holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.6/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.9/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | James McClean | Lewis Cook | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.20 | 0.10 | James |
| Shots / 90 | 1.09 | 0.31 | James |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.89 | 1.13 | Lewis |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.16 | 6.88 | Lewis |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.98 | 1.64 | James |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.29 | 2.57 | Lewis |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.73 | 3.90 | Lewis |
| Pass accuracy % | 77.80 | 85.80 | Lewis |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — James McClean or Lewis Cook?
Lewis Cook commands a higher market value (€13.0M vs €5.6M). James McClean leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Lewis Cook is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Lewis Cook holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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?
James McClean has a market value of €5.6M, while Lewis Cook is valued at €13.0M.