Mauro Icardi vs Leroy Sané
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Leroy Sané commands a higher market value (€23.0M vs €6.0M). Mauro Icardi leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Leroy Sané is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Leroy Sané holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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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.
Sané remains one of European football's most frustrating paradoxes—a player whose ceiling was always elite, now quietly rebuilding relevance in Turkey while the data suggests he hasn't lost much at all. His pass accuracy sits in the top 5% of Super Lig attackers, and his 41.2 passes per 90 isn't a midfielder's number accidentally attached to a forward—it reflects a player who has repositioned himself as a conductor rather than a pure destroyer.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mauro Icardi | Leroy Sané | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 1.02 | 0.33 | Mauro |
| Assists / 90 | 0.07 | 0.20 | Leroy |
| Shots / 90 | 4.24 | 1.92 | Mauro |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.32 | 1.92 | Leroy |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.36 | 3.69 | Leroy |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.00 | 1.04 | Leroy |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.70 | 2.46 | Leroy |
| Pass accuracy % | 80.90 | 83.90 | Leroy |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mauro Icardi or Leroy Sané?
Leroy Sané commands a higher market value (€23.0M vs €6.0M). Mauro Icardi leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Leroy Sané is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Leroy Sané holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 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?
Mauro Icardi has a market value of €6.0M, while Leroy Sané is valued at €23.0M.