Kevin Paredes vs Weston McKennie
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Weston McKennie commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €3.0M). Kevin Paredes leads in interceptions / 90. Weston McKennie is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Weston McKennie holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
McKennie is the American who made Serie A believers out of skeptics—a box-to-box engine who wins aerial duels at a rate that puts him in the top 10% of Italian midfielders, a remarkable feat for someone operating in one of Europe's most physically demanding leagues. His 1.44 key passes per 90 and consistent presence in the final third suggest a midfielder who genuinely influences the game's decisive moments, not just its connective tissue.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Kevin Paredes | Weston McKennie | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.19 | 0.28 | Weston |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.31 | 1.77 | Weston |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.02 | 1.59 | Weston |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 5.29 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.76 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.60 | 0.65 | Kevin |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.53 | 1.90 | Weston |
| Pass accuracy % | 78.70 | 83.10 | Weston |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Kevin Paredes or Weston McKennie?
Weston McKennie commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €3.0M). Kevin Paredes leads in interceptions / 90. Weston McKennie is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Weston McKennie 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?
Kevin Paredes has a market value of €3.0M, while Weston McKennie is valued at €22.0M.