Karim Benzema vs Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €6.0M). Karim Benzema leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is stronger in assists / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Benzema remains one of football's most elegant paradoxes: a striker who functions more like a quarterback than a poacher, yet still finds the net with genuine top-20% efficiency in a league that has humbled bigger names. His aerial dominance is genuinely elite—top 5% among attackers—which is counterintuitive for a player whose game has always read as cerebral rather than physical.
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.46 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Karim Benzema | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.60 | 0.46 | Karim |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.76 | Pierre-Emerick |
| Shots / 90 | 3.47 | 3.36 | Karim |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.21 | 1.22 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.45 | 1.27 | Karim |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.15 | 0.24 | Pierre-Emerick |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.64 | 0.71 | Pierre-Emerick |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.70 | 80.40 | Karim |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Karim Benzema or Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €6.0M). Karim Benzema leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is stronger in assists / 90 and tackles won / 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?
Karim Benzema has a market value of €6.0M, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is valued at €12.0M.