Lewis Bate vs Ilia Gruev
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ilia Gruev commands a higher market value (€9.0M vs €1.8M). Lewis Bate leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Ilia Gruev is stronger in assists / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Ilia Gruev holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.76 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (70 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.4/90).
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (51 touches/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Lewis Bate | Ilia Gruev | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.20 | Ilia |
| Shots / 90 | 0.92 | 0.48 | Lewis |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.92 | 0.75 | Lewis |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 12.86 | 3.26 | Lewis |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.48 | 0.90 | Ilia |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.69 | 1.02 | Ilia |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.73 | 1.94 | Ilia |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.50 | 89.90 | Ilia |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Lewis Bate or Ilia Gruev?
Ilia Gruev commands a higher market value (€9.0M vs €1.8M). Lewis Bate leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Ilia Gruev is stronger in assists / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Ilia Gruev holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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?
Lewis Bate has a market value of €1.8M, while Ilia Gruev is valued at €9.0M.