Lamine Yamal vs Kylian Mbappé
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€200.0M vs €200.0M). Lamine Yamal leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Kylian Mbappé is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Lamine Yamal holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Yamal is what happens when a teenager refuses to read the script about what teenagers are supposed to be. At 16, he is operating in the top 5% of La Liga attackers for key passes, dribbles, shots, and passes into the final third simultaneously—a combination that belongs to a seasoned elite winger, not someone still in school.
A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (5.0 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.03 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.0/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Lamine Yamal | Kylian Mbappé | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.64 | 1.03 | Kylian |
| Assists / 90 | 0.42 | 0.23 | Lamine |
| Shots / 90 | 4.52 | 4.99 | Kylian |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.92 | 2.58 | Lamine |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.02 | 2.66 | Lamine |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.90 | 0.04 | Lamine |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.96 | 0.61 | Lamine |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.90 | 87.60 | Kylian |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Lamine Yamal or Kylian Mbappé?
Both players are valued similarly (€200.0M vs €200.0M). Lamine Yamal leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Kylian Mbappé is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Lamine Yamal 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?
Lamine Yamal has a market value of €200.0M, while Kylian Mbappé is valued at €200.0M.