Marin Pongracic vs Manuel Akanji
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Manuel Akanji commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €7.5M). Marin Pongracic leads in press intensity / 90. Manuel Akanji is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Manuel Akanji holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Pongracic has carved out a niche in Serie A that most defenders can't claim: a ball-playing centre-back whose engine runs as hard as his passing. Sitting in the top 10% for both pass accuracy and pressing intensity, he's not just tidy in possession—he's actively disruptive without it, which is a rarer combination than the numbers suggest.
Akanji builds play with the precision of a midfielder wearing a centre-back's shirt—his 92.2% pass accuracy sits in the top 10% of Serie A defenders, and his 67.5 passes per 90 ranks in the top 5%, making him one of the league's most active distributors from deep. His 6.43 passes into the final third per 90 places him in the top 20%, meaning his value isn't just in keeping possession clean but in genuinely advancing it.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Marin Pongracic | Manuel Akanji | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.51 | 0.79 | Manuel |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.00 | 1.53 | Manuel |
| Clearances / 90 | 3.61 | 3.67 | Manuel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.61 | 2.30 | Marin |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.40 | 91.60 | Manuel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Marin Pongracic or Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €7.5M). Marin Pongracic leads in press intensity / 90. Manuel Akanji is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Manuel Akanji holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?
Marin Pongracic has a market value of €7.5M, while Manuel Akanji is valued at €22.0M.