Olivier Ntcham vs Mario Lemina
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€5.0M vs €5.0M). Olivier Ntcham leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Mario Lemina is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.0 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (64 touches/90), switches play with precision (5.7 long balls/90, 66% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Lemina has carved out a second act in Turkish football that quietly tells the story of a midfielder who aged into exactly the role his athleticism once obscured. Operating in the Super Lig's middle tier, his 60.5 passes per 90 places him in the top 10% of league midfielders, and a 90% accuracy rate isn't just volume for volume's sake—it's controlled, functional circulation.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Olivier Ntcham | Mario Lemina | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.12 | 0.11 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.06 | 0.05 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 2.37 | 1.18 | Olivier |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.79 | 0.43 | Olivier |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 10.03 | 5.41 | Olivier |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.31 | 1.07 | Mario |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.67 | 1.55 | Mario |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.19 | 2.10 | Olivier |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.10 | 89.70 | Mario |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Olivier Ntcham or Mario Lemina?
Both players are valued similarly (€5.0M vs €5.0M). Olivier Ntcham leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Mario Lemina is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 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?
Olivier Ntcham has a market value of €5.0M, while Mario Lemina is valued at €5.0M.