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Liam Kitching vs Dan Ballard

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

Data Verdict

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €4.6M). Liam Kitching leads in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. Dan Ballard is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Liam Kitching

Defender
England
€4.6M
26 years old
Ball-Playing
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Player B

Dan Ballard

Defender
Northern Ireland
€20.0M
26 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Liam Kitching

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), central to possession (71 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.7/90).

Dan Ballard

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricLiam KitchingDan BallardEdge
Goals / 900.050.08
Tackles won / 900.640.76Dan
Interceptions / 901.100.84Liam
Clearances / 906.257.75Dan
Press intensity / 901.651.61
Pass accuracy %87.1081.70Liam

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Liam Kitching or Dan Ballard?

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €4.6M). Liam Kitching leads in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. Dan Ballard is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 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?

Liam Kitching has a market value of €4.6M, while Dan Ballard is valued at €20.0M.

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