Keyan Varela vs Nicolas Jackson
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Keyan Varela leads in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. Nicolas Jackson is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Nicolas Jackson holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90).
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.72 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Keyan Varela | Nicolas Jackson | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.39 | 0.72 | Nicolas |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.09 | Nicolas |
| Shots / 90 | 3.73 | 3.41 | Keyan |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.59 | 1.61 | Nicolas |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 1.72 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.16 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.18 | 1.11 | Keyan |
| Pass accuracy % | 68.30 | 81.60 | Nicolas |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Keyan Varela or Nicolas Jackson?
Keyan Varela leads in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. Nicolas Jackson is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Nicolas Jackson holds the statistical edge across 4 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?
Keyan Varela has a market value of N/A, while Nicolas Jackson is valued at €45.0M.