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Joël Schmied vs Niklas Stark

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€3.5M vs €3.5M). Niklas Stark is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Niklas Stark holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Joël Schmied

Defender
Switzerland
€3.5M
27 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Niklas Stark

Defender
Germany
€3.5M
31 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Joël Schmied

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy).

Niklas Stark

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (8.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), central to possession (72 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.1/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJoël SchmiedNiklas StarkEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 900.851.39Niklas
Interceptions / 900.693.02Niklas
Clearances / 903.796.81Niklas
Press intensity / 901.291.70Niklas
Pass accuracy %89.3089.80Niklas

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Joël Schmied or Niklas Stark?

Both players are valued similarly (€3.5M vs €3.5M). Niklas Stark is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Niklas Stark holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 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?

Joël Schmied has a market value of €3.5M, while Niklas Stark is valued at €3.5M.

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