James Milner vs Douglas Luiz
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Douglas Luiz commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €750K). James Milner leads in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Douglas Luiz is stronger in key passes / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Douglas Luiz 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 (2.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (82 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | James Milner | Douglas Luiz | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.12 | 0.15 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.12 | 0.00 | James |
| Shots / 90 | 0.92 | 0.88 | — |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.92 | 2.06 | Douglas |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.66 | 7.87 | James |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.26 | 1.34 | Douglas |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.69 | 1.18 | Douglas |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.35 | 2.62 | Douglas |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.60 | 90.10 | Douglas |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — James Milner or Douglas Luiz?
Douglas Luiz commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €750K). James Milner leads in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Douglas Luiz is stronger in key passes / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Douglas Luiz 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 Douglas Luiz is valued at €25.0M.