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James McConnell vs Kees Smit

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

Data Verdict

Kees Smit commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €1.5M). Kees Smit is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Kees Smit holds the statistical edge across 7 of 7 comparable metrics.

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Player A

James McConnell

Midfielder
England
€1.5M
21 years old
Small Sample
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Player B

Kees Smit

Midfielder
Netherlands
€22.0M
20 years old
Creative
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Playing Style Profiles

James McConnell

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (62% duel success).

Kees Smit

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJames McConnellKees SmitEdge
Goals / 900.000.13Kees
Assists / 900.000.13Kees
Shots / 900.321.60Kees
Key passes / 900.001.56Kees
Passes (final 3rd) / 906.30
Tackles won / 900.92
Interceptions / 900.320.63Kees
Press intensity / 900.112.54Kees
Pass accuracy %68.8087.40Kees

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — James McConnell or Kees Smit?

Kees Smit commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €1.5M). Kees Smit is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Kees Smit holds the statistical edge across 7 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?

James McConnell has a market value of €1.5M, while Kees Smit is valued at €22.0M.

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