Mostafa El Khawaga vs Merijn van de Wiel
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Mostafa El Khawaga leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Merijn van de Wiel is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as penetrates with forward passing (9.5 final-third passes/90), switches play with precision (7.2 long balls/90, 69% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (8.9/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mostafa El Khawaga | Merijn van de Wiel | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.27 | 0.00 | Mostafa |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.71 | 0.20 | Mostafa |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 9.47 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.42 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.57 | 1.99 | Merijn |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.28 | 2.62 | Merijn |
| Pass accuracy % | 82.40 | 77.60 | Mostafa |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mostafa El Khawaga or Merijn van de Wiel?
Mostafa El Khawaga leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Merijn van de Wiel is stronger in interceptions / 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?
Mostafa El Khawaga has a market value of €16K, while Merijn van de Wiel is valued at N/A.