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Marc Bola vs Michael Kayode

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

Data Verdict

Michael Kayode commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €1.5M). Marc Bola leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Michael Kayode 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

Marc Bola

Defender
England
€1.5M
28 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Michael Kayode

Defender
Italy
€35.0M
21 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Marc Bola

Bola is a modern hybrid fullback who prioritizes offensive volume and progressive distribution over traditional defensive stability. While his raw pass accuracy of 79.8% appears pedestrian, the context reveals a high-risk, high-reward creator; he ranks in the top 20% of Championship defenders for assists and the top 30% for key passes, constantly probing with 6.12 passes into the final third.

Michael Kayode

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMarc BolaMichael KayodeEdge
Goals / 900.060.03
Tackles won / 900.661.47Michael
Interceptions / 901.521.20Marc
Clearances / 904.782.83Marc
Press intensity / 901.962.54Michael
Pass accuracy %80.0085.00Michael

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Marc Bola or Michael Kayode?

Michael Kayode commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €1.5M). Marc Bola leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Michael Kayode 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?

Marc Bola has a market value of €1.5M, while Michael Kayode is valued at €35.0M.

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