Matt Grimes vs Will Hughes
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Will Hughes commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €2.2M). Matt Grimes leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Will Hughes is stronger in shots / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Matt Grimes holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (12.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (88 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.4/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Matt Grimes | Will Hughes | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.04 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.04 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.70 | 1.08 | Will |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.79 | 1.20 | Matt |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 12.49 | 6.24 | Matt |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.08 | 0.97 | Matt |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.79 | 0.89 | Will |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.63 | 2.03 | Matt |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.30 | 81.20 | Matt |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Matt Grimes or Will Hughes?
Will Hughes commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €2.2M). Matt Grimes leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Will Hughes is stronger in shots / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Matt Grimes holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
Matt Grimes has a market value of €2.2M, while Will Hughes is valued at €6.0M.