James Milner vs Declan Rice
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Declan Rice commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €750K). James Milner leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Declan Rice is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Declan Rice holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (68 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.5 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | James Milner | Declan Rice | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.12 | 0.12 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.12 | 0.14 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.92 | 1.16 | Declan |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.92 | 1.86 | Declan |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.66 | 8.53 | James |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.26 | 1.04 | James |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.69 | 1.07 | Declan |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.35 | 2.71 | Declan |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.60 | 87.40 | Declan |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — James Milner or Declan Rice?
Declan Rice commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €750K). James Milner leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Declan Rice is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Declan Rice 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?
James Milner has a market value of €750K, while Declan Rice is valued at €120.0M.