Keylor Navas vs Thibaut Courtois
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Thibaut Courtois commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €1.7M). Keylor Navas leads in saves / 90. Thibaut Courtois is stronger in goals conceded / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Navas remains the quintessential big-game survivalist, a three-time European champion now operating as a refined, distribution-heavy anchor in a Tier C environment. While his legendary reflex-based game is maturing, the data reveals a goalkeeper increasingly involved in the structural buildup; his 33.3 passes per 90 and high volume of entries into the final third place him well above the league mean, suggesting he is functioning more as a deep-lying playmaker than a traditional shot-stopper.
A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and dominant in aerial duels (78% success).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Keylor Navas | Thibaut Courtois | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saves / 90 | 3.74 | 2.40 | Keylor |
| Goals conceded / 90 | 1.17 | 0.95 | Thibaut |
| Pass accuracy % | 71.60 | 80.00 | Thibaut |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Keylor Navas or Thibaut Courtois?
Thibaut Courtois commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €1.7M). Keylor Navas leads in saves / 90. Thibaut Courtois is stronger in goals conceded / 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?
Keylor Navas has a market value of €1.7M, while Thibaut Courtois is valued at €18.0M.