James Sands vs Philipp Sander
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€4.0M vs €4.0M). James Sands leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Philipp Sander is stronger in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
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.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | James Sands | Philipp Sander | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.11 | 0.00 | James |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.79 | 0.70 | James |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.34 | 0.35 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.56 | 5.59 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.07 | 1.86 | Philipp |
| Interceptions / 90 | 2.95 | 1.98 | James |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.79 | 3.44 | Philipp |
| Pass accuracy % | 76.40 | 86.40 | Philipp |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — James Sands or Philipp Sander?
Both players are valued similarly (€4.0M vs €4.0M). James Sands leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Philipp Sander is stronger in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 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?
James Sands has a market value of €4.0M, while Philipp Sander is valued at €4.0M.