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Josip Ilicic vs Sofiane Boufal

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€6.4M vs €6.0M). Josip Ilicic leads in assists / 90. Sofiane Boufal is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Sofiane Boufal holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Josip Ilicic

Midfielder
Slovenia
€6.4M
38 years old
Midfielder
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Player B

Sofiane Boufal

Midfielder
Morocco
€6.0M
32 years old
Creator
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Playing Style Profiles

Sofiane Boufal

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.9 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.43 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.32 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.7/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90) and top 10% creator in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJosip IlicicSofiane BoufalEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Assists / 901.380.26Josip
Shots / 900.001.58Sofiane
Key passes / 900.002.10Sofiane
Passes (final 3rd) / 900.004.59Sofiane
Tackles won / 900.001.15Sofiane
Interceptions / 900.000.53Sofiane
Press intensity / 900.000.22Sofiane
Pass accuracy %81.10

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Josip Ilicic or Sofiane Boufal?

Both players are valued similarly (€6.4M vs €6.0M). Josip Ilicic leads in assists / 90. Sofiane Boufal is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Sofiane Boufal holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 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?

Josip Ilicic has a market value of €6.4M, while Sofiane Boufal is valued at €6.0M.

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