Kerem Demirbay vs Orkun Kökçü
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Orkun Kökçü commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €1.5M). Kerem Demirbay leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Orkun Kökçü is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Orkun Kökçü holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Demirbay is a high-risk, high-reward orchestrator who trades safety for verticality, operating as a high-volume hub in the Super Lig’s most aggressive attacking phases. While his 79.3% pass accuracy seems pedestrian for a deep-lying playmaker, it is the byproduct of a relentless intent to break lines; he ranks in the top 5% of the league for passes into the final third (8.71/90) and the top 20% for key passes.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, an elite creator (3.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.64 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Kerem Demirbay | Orkun Kökçü | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.30 | Orkun |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.26 | Orkun |
| Shots / 90 | 1.21 | 3.16 | Orkun |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.03 | 3.19 | Orkun |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.71 | 11.30 | Orkun |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.53 | 0.58 | Kerem |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.27 | 0.34 | Kerem |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.19 | 1.94 | Kerem |
| Pass accuracy % | 77.00 | 85.70 | Orkun |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Kerem Demirbay or Orkun Kökçü?
Orkun Kökçü commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €1.5M). Kerem Demirbay leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Orkun Kökçü is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Orkun Kökçü holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 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?
Kerem Demirbay has a market value of €1.5M, while Orkun Kökçü is valued at €25.0M.