Martin Braithwaite vs Rasmus Højlund
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Rasmus Højlund commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €1.5M). Martin Braithwaite leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Rasmus Højlund is stronger in assists / 90. Overall, Martin Braithwaite holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Braithwaite remains football’s ultimate survivalist, a high-volume shot monster thriving within the tactical constraints of a Tier C Serie A outfit. While his 0.57 goals per ninety place him comfortably in the league’s top 20%, it is his sheer audacity to pull the trigger that defines him; ranking in the top 5% for shots per ninety, he operates with a "shoot on sight" mentality that borders on the obsessive.
Højlund arrived in Serie A carrying the blueprint of a modern target forward — raw, physical, and still being written. His goal return of 0.43 per 90 places him comfortably in the top 30% of Serie A attackers, a figure that flatters a player whose broader offensive contribution remains frustratingly thin.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Martin Braithwaite | Rasmus Højlund | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.57 | 0.27 | Martin |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.16 | Rasmus |
| Shots / 90 | 4.86 | 1.74 | Martin |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.14 | 0.98 | Martin |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.14 | 1.16 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.00 | 0.04 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.46 | 0.42 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 76.50 | 70.30 | Martin |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Martin Braithwaite or Rasmus Højlund?
Rasmus Højlund commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €1.5M). Martin Braithwaite leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Rasmus Højlund is stronger in assists / 90. Overall, Martin Braithwaite 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?
Martin Braithwaite has a market value of €1.5M, while Rasmus Højlund is valued at €50.0M.