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Louis Samson vs Dayot Upamecano

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

Data Verdict

Louis Samson leads in interceptions / 90. Dayot Upamecano is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Dayot Upamecano holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Louis Samson

Defender
Germany
N/A
30 years old
Physical Stopper
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Player B

Dayot Upamecano

Defender
France
€70.0M
27 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Louis Samson

Louis Samson is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels.

Dayot Upamecano

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (82 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (94 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricLouis SamsonDayot UpamecanoEdge
Goals / 900.000.09Dayot
Tackles won / 901.35
Interceptions / 902.611.87Louis
Clearances / 901.602.58Dayot
Press intensity / 900.912.97Dayot
Pass accuracy %76.6092.80Dayot

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Louis Samson or Dayot Upamecano?

Louis Samson leads in interceptions / 90. Dayot Upamecano is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Dayot Upamecano 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?

Louis Samson has a market value of N/A, while Dayot Upamecano is valued at €70.0M.

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