Kerem Demirbay vs Salih Özcan
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Salih Özcan commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €1.5M). Kerem Demirbay leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Salih Özcan is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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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.
Özcan is a metronomic disruptor whose high-volume passing and elite defensive anticipation make him the structural glue for a mid-table side. While his 79.2% pass accuracy appears merely average, it is a byproduct of his relentless involvement; ranking in the top 5% for passes per 90 (57.9) suggests he is the primary valve through whom the game flows, rather than a passenger.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Kerem Demirbay | Salih Özcan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.21 | 1.01 | Kerem |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.03 | 1.26 | Kerem |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.71 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.53 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.27 | 2.78 | Salih |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.19 | 0.97 | Kerem |
| Pass accuracy % | 77.00 | 79.20 | Salih |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Kerem Demirbay or Salih Özcan?
Salih Özcan commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €1.5M). Kerem Demirbay leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Salih Özcan is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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?
Kerem Demirbay has a market value of €1.5M, while Salih Özcan is valued at €3.5M.