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Min-jae Kim vs Dayot Upamecano

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Dayot Upamecano commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €25.0M). Min-jae Kim leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Dayot Upamecano is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Min-jae Kim holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Min-jae Kim

Defender
South Korea
€25.0M
29 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Dayot Upamecano

Defender
France
€70.0M
27 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Min-jae Kim

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (88 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (101 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

Dayot Upamecano

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (82 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (94 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMin-jae KimDayot UpamecanoEdge
Goals / 900.000.09Dayot
Tackles won / 900.951.35Dayot
Interceptions / 902.151.87Min-jae
Clearances / 903.762.58Min-jae
Press intensity / 903.092.97Min-jae
Pass accuracy %95.0092.80Min-jae

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Min-jae Kim or Dayot Upamecano?

Dayot Upamecano commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €25.0M). Min-jae Kim leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Dayot Upamecano is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Min-jae Kim holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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?

Min-jae Kim has a market value of €25.0M, while Dayot Upamecano is valued at €70.0M.

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