João Félix vs Christopher Nkunku
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€25.0M vs €28.0M). João Félix leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Christopher Nkunku is stronger in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, João Félix holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Félix remains one of football's most frustrating paradoxes—a player whose ceiling still feels unreached, yet whose numbers this season quietly suggest he's finally delivering on fragments of that absurd promise. His key pass rate sits in the top 5% of the league, which tells you something important: this isn't a finisher masquerading as a creator, it's a genuine dual threat.
A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.85 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | João Félix | Christopher Nkunku | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.60 | 0.85 | Christopher |
| Assists / 90 | 0.35 | 0.17 | João |
| Shots / 90 | 3.56 | 2.56 | João |
| Key passes / 90 | 3.07 | 1.02 | João |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.54 | 1.56 | João |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.41 | 0.18 | João |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.26 | 0.83 | João |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.00 | 87.10 | Christopher |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — João Félix or Christopher Nkunku?
Both players are valued similarly (€25.0M vs €28.0M). João Félix leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Christopher Nkunku is stronger in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, João Félix holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 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?
João Félix has a market value of €25.0M, while Christopher Nkunku is valued at €28.0M.