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Luke Thomas vs Ian Maatsen

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

Data Verdict

Ian Maatsen commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €6.0M). Luke Thomas leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Ian Maatsen is stronger in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Luke Thomas

Defender
England
€6.0M
24 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Ian Maatsen

Defender
Netherlands
€25.0M
24 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Luke Thomas

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90).

Ian Maatsen

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricLuke ThomasIan MaatsenEdge
Goals / 900.030.00
Tackles won / 901.241.86Ian
Interceptions / 901.341.02Luke
Clearances / 904.673.35Luke
Press intensity / 901.852.62Ian
Pass accuracy %74.9085.80Ian

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Luke Thomas or Ian Maatsen?

Ian Maatsen commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €6.0M). Luke Thomas leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Ian Maatsen is stronger in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 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?

Luke Thomas has a market value of €6.0M, while Ian Maatsen is valued at €25.0M.

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