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Kento Shiogai vs Joel Pohjanpalo

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

Data Verdict

Joel Pohjanpalo commands a higher market value (€4.8M vs €2.5M). Kento Shiogai leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Joel Pohjanpalo is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Kento Shiogai holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Kento Shiogai

Attacker
Japan
€2.5M
21 years old
Prolific
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Player B

Joel Pohjanpalo

Attacker
Finland
€4.8M
31 years old
Prolific
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Playing Style Profiles

Kento Shiogai

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.63 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Joel Pohjanpalo

Joel Pohjanpalo is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricKento ShiogaiJoel PohjanpaloEdge
Goals / 901.750.71Kento
Assists / 900.000.10Joel
Shots / 903.492.63Kento
Key passes / 901.001.11Joel
Passes (final 3rd) / 901.25
Tackles won / 900.50
Press intensity / 901.090.01Kento
Pass accuracy %67.4065.80Kento

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Kento Shiogai or Joel Pohjanpalo?

Joel Pohjanpalo commands a higher market value (€4.8M vs €2.5M). Kento Shiogai leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Joel Pohjanpalo is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Kento Shiogai 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?

Kento Shiogai has a market value of €2.5M, while Joel Pohjanpalo is valued at €4.8M.

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