Kevin De Bruyne vs Raul Paula
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Kevin De Bruyne leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Raul Paula is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Kevin De Bruyne holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90), central to possession (70 touches/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.8/90) and top 20% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Kevin De Bruyne | Raul Paula | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.41 | 0.25 | Kevin |
| Assists / 90 | 0.08 | 0.25 | Raul |
| Shots / 90 | 2.15 | 2.91 | Raul |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.73 | 1.90 | Kevin |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 10.38 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.43 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.41 | 0.25 | Kevin |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.58 | 1.38 | Kevin |
| Pass accuracy % | 82.70 | 76.20 | Kevin |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Kevin De Bruyne or Raul Paula?
Kevin De Bruyne leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Raul Paula is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Kevin De Bruyne holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Kevin De Bruyne has a market value of €10.0M, while Raul Paula is valued at N/A.