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James Sands vs Kevin Paredes

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

Data Verdict

James Sands commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €3.0M). James Sands leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Kevin Paredes is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Kevin Paredes holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

James Sands

Midfielder
United States
€4.0M
25 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

Kevin Paredes

Midfielder
United States
€3.0M
23 years old
Ball-Winner
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Playing Style Profiles

James Sands

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (3.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.3 aerials won/90), draws fouls effectively (2.2/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Kevin Paredes

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJames SandsKevin ParedesEdge
Goals / 900.110.19Kevin
Assists / 900.000.00
Shots / 900.791.31Kevin
Key passes / 900.341.02Kevin
Passes (final 3rd) / 905.56
Tackles won / 901.07
Interceptions / 902.951.60James
Press intensity / 902.790.53James
Pass accuracy %76.4078.70Kevin

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — James Sands or Kevin Paredes?

James Sands commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €3.0M). James Sands leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Kevin Paredes is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Kevin Paredes holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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 Sands has a market value of €4.0M, while Kevin Paredes is valued at €3.0M.

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