Zé Rafael vs Manu Koné
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Manu Koné commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €2.5M). Zé Rafael leads in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. Manu Koné is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Manu Koné holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (57 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.6/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Zé Rafael | Manu Koné | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.05 | 0.11 | Manu |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.06 | Manu |
| Shots / 90 | 1.28 | 0.94 | Zé |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.47 | 0.99 | Manu |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 6.06 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.02 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.68 | 0.66 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.13 | 2.31 | Zé |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.50 | 91.50 | Manu |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Zé Rafael or Manu Koné?
Manu Koné commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €2.5M). Zé Rafael leads in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. Manu Koné is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Manu Koné 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?
Zé Rafael has a market value of €2.5M, while Manu Koné is valued at €50.0M.