Marcel Franke vs Niklas Kolbe
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Niklas Kolbe commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €1.0M). Marcel Franke leads in clearances / 90. Niklas Kolbe is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Niklas Kolbe holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (70% duel success), dominant in the air (4.0 aerials won/90, 69%) and uses long balls frequently (5.4/90).
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (69% duel success).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Marcel Franke | Niklas Kolbe | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.65 | 0.94 | Niklas |
| Clearances / 90 | 5.76 | 4.45 | Marcel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.73 | 1.95 | Niklas |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.40 | 87.60 | Niklas |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Marcel Franke or Niklas Kolbe?
Niklas Kolbe commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €1.0M). Marcel Franke leads in clearances / 90. Niklas Kolbe is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Niklas Kolbe holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 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?
Marcel Franke has a market value of €1.0M, while Niklas Kolbe is valued at €3.5M.