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Kobbie Mainoo vs Oscar Højlund

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Kobbie Mainoo commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €7.5M). Kobbie Mainoo leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Oscar Højlund is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Kobbie Mainoo holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Kobbie Mainoo

Midfielder
England
€40.0M
21 years old
Metronome
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Player B

Oscar Højlund

Midfielder
Denmark
€7.5M
21 years old
Balanced Midfielder
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Playing Style Profiles

Kobbie Mainoo

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), central to possession (74 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Oscar Højlund

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (60 touches/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricKobbie MainooOscar HøjlundEdge
Goals / 900.060.00Kobbie
Assists / 900.120.00Kobbie
Shots / 900.670.41Kobbie
Key passes / 901.220.41Kobbie
Passes (final 3rd) / 905.984.40Kobbie
Tackles won / 900.971.83Oscar
Interceptions / 901.041.23Oscar
Press intensity / 902.751.47Kobbie
Pass accuracy %89.8090.10Oscar

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Kobbie Mainoo or Oscar Højlund?

Kobbie Mainoo commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €7.5M). Kobbie Mainoo leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Oscar Højlund is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Kobbie Mainoo 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?

Kobbie Mainoo has a market value of €40.0M, while Oscar Højlund is valued at €7.5M.

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