James Tavernier vs Marc Nielsen
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
James Tavernier leads in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. Marc Nielsen is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
James Tavernier is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), central to possession (79 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.4/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | James Tavernier | Marc Nielsen | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.33 | 0.12 | James |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.42 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.85 | 1.42 | Marc |
| Clearances / 90 | 3.42 | 5.08 | Marc |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.61 | 2.58 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 82.70 | 69.30 | James |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — James Tavernier or Marc Nielsen?
James Tavernier leads in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. Marc Nielsen is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 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 Tavernier has a market value of €1.0M, while Marc Nielsen is valued at N/A.