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Kieran Tierney vs J. Timber

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

Data Verdict

J. Timber commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €8.0M). Kieran Tierney leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. J. Timber is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Kieran Tierney holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Kieran Tierney

Defender
Scotland
€8.0M
28 years old
Ball-Playing
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Player B

J. Timber

Defender
Netherlands
€70.0M
24 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Kieran Tierney

Tierney remains one of the most quietly devastating attacking fullbacks in the Premiership — a defender whose offensive numbers would embarrass most wingers. His key passes per 90 and goals per 90 both sit in the top 5% among defenders in this league, which isn't a rounding error; it's a profile that belongs in a different position entirely.

J. Timber

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricKieran TierneyJ. TimberEdge
Goals / 900.230.11Kieran
Tackles won / 901.481.32Kieran
Interceptions / 900.550.92J.
Clearances / 904.771.94Kieran
Press intensity / 902.122.07Kieran
Pass accuracy %80.9085.30J.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Kieran Tierney or J. Timber?

J. Timber commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €8.0M). Kieran Tierney leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. J. Timber is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Kieran Tierney 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?

Kieran Tierney has a market value of €8.0M, while J. Timber is valued at €70.0M.

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