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Luke Matheson 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 €1.1M). Luke Matheson leads in interceptions / 90. Dan Ballard is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Dan Ballard holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Luke Matheson

Defender
England
€1.1M
23 years old
Reading Defender
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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

Luke Matheson

A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.

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

MetricLuke MathesonDan BallardEdge
Goals / 900.000.08Dan
Tackles won / 900.76
Interceptions / 901.750.84Luke
Clearances / 901.297.75Dan
Press intensity / 900.651.61Dan
Pass accuracy %60.6081.70Dan

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Luke Matheson or Dan Ballard?

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €1.1M). Luke Matheson leads in interceptions / 90. Dan Ballard is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Dan Ballard holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Luke Matheson has a market value of €1.1M, while Dan Ballard is valued at €20.0M.

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