Mauro Icardi vs Cengiz Ünder
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€6.0M vs €7.0M). Mauro Icardi leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Cengiz Ünder is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Icardi remains one of football's most polarising case studies: a striker whose entire value is compressed into the 18-yard box with almost surgical precision, and whose numbers in the Turkish top flight prove the instinct hasn't left him. His 1.15 goals per 90 and 4.69 shots per 90 both sit in the league's top 5%, meaning he isn't just scoring—he's generating and converting at a rate that embarrasses most peers in this division.
Ünder remains one of European football's most frustrating nearly-men—a player whose ceiling still feels higher than his CV suggests, yet whose numbers this season demand serious reassessment. Operating in the Super Lig, he's not coasting; his 2.09 key passes per 90 places him in the top 10% of attackers in the league, and his shot volume of 3.45 per 90 sits alongside the division's most dangerous forwards.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mauro Icardi | Cengiz Ünder | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 1.02 | 0.40 | Mauro |
| Assists / 90 | 0.07 | 0.24 | Cengiz |
| Shots / 90 | 4.24 | 3.29 | Mauro |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.32 | 2.01 | Cengiz |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.36 | 3.34 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.00 | 0.73 | Cengiz |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.70 | 1.73 | Cengiz |
| Pass accuracy % | 80.90 | 78.50 | Mauro |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mauro Icardi or Cengiz Ünder?
Both players are valued similarly (€6.0M vs €7.0M). Mauro Icardi leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Cengiz Ünder is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 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?
Mauro Icardi has a market value of €6.0M, while Cengiz Ünder is valued at €7.0M.