Kenan Yıldız vs Lautaro Martínez
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€75.0M vs €85.0M). Kenan Yıldız leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Lautaro Martínez is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Yıldız has quietly become one of Serie A's most complete young attackers — a Turkish-German hybrid talent who combines the technical elegance of a playmaker with the directness of a genuine goalscorer. His 2.53 key passes per 90 rank top 10% among Serie A forwards, yet the number undersells him: he's also completing 38.4 passes per 90, suggesting a player who doesn't just create in bursts but sustains possession rhythms that most attackers simply ignore.
Lautaro Martínez is the rare striker who makes Inter's system look inevitable—a physical, relentless finisher who bends games to his will rather than waiting for them to open up. His aerial win rate sits in the top 5% of Serie A attackers, a number that reframes him entirely: this isn't a small, slippery forward—he's a bulldozer with technique.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Kenan Yıldız | Lautaro Martínez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.18 | 0.85 | Lautaro |
| Assists / 90 | 0.09 | 0.31 | Lautaro |
| Shots / 90 | 3.99 | 4.39 | Lautaro |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.48 | 1.77 | Kenan |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.38 | 1.99 | Kenan |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.27 | 0.52 | Lautaro |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.72 | 1.16 | Kenan |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.00 | 75.80 | Kenan |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Kenan Yıldız or Lautaro Martínez?
Both players are valued similarly (€75.0M vs €85.0M). Kenan Yıldız leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Lautaro Martínez is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. 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?
Kenan Yıldız has a market value of €75.0M, while Lautaro Martínez is valued at €85.0M.