Julian Weigl vs Xaver Schlager
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Xaver Schlager commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €8.0M). Julian Weigl leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Xaver Schlager is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Julian Weigl holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Weigl has built a second career on being the calmest man in any midfield storm—a deep-lying conductor whose 92.5% pass accuracy and 56.9 passes per 90 place him comfortably among the league's most reliable distributors. The aerial numbers are the real surprise: a 75% win rate puts him in the top 5% of midfielders, an almost freakish figure for a player whose game is defined by ground-level control rather than physical dominance.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (66 touches/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Julian Weigl | Xaver Schlager | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.04 | 0.18 | Xaver |
| Assists / 90 | 0.12 | 0.00 | Julian |
| Shots / 90 | 0.36 | 1.10 | Xaver |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.04 | 0.92 | Julian |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.74 | 6.40 | Julian |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.13 | 1.09 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.20 | 0.74 | Julian |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.19 | 2.98 | Xaver |
| Pass accuracy % | 92.90 | 86.30 | Julian |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Julian Weigl or Xaver Schlager?
Xaver Schlager commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €8.0M). Julian Weigl leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Xaver Schlager is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Julian Weigl holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Julian Weigl has a market value of €8.0M, while Xaver Schlager is valued at €10.0M.