Koya Kitagawa vs Mert Erkan
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Koya Kitagawa leads in pass accuracy %. Mert Erkan is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Mert Erkan holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.
Based on per-90 statistics · How we compare players →
Playing Style Profiles
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90).
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Koya Kitagawa | Mert Erkan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.39 | 0.53 | Mert |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.27 | Mert |
| Shots / 90 | 2.09 | 2.40 | Mert |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.30 | 1.60 | Mert |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.32 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.35 | — | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.38 | 1.88 | Mert |
| Pass accuracy % | 70.60 | 66.70 | Koya |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Koya Kitagawa or Mert Erkan?
Koya Kitagawa leads in pass accuracy %. Mert Erkan is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Mert Erkan holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 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?
Koya Kitagawa has a market value of €450K, while Mert Erkan is valued at N/A.