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Matt Targett vs Calvin Bassey

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

Data Verdict

Calvin Bassey commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €3.5M). Matt Targett leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Calvin Bassey is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Matt Targett

Defender
England
€3.5M
30 years old
Ball-Playing
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Player B

Calvin Bassey

Defender
Nigeria
€28.0M
26 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Matt Targett

Targett operates as a specialized offensive outlet masquerading as a Championship fullback, functioning more as a progressive hub than a traditional defensive anchor. While his 82.8% pass accuracy suggests safety, the real story lies in his 8.48 passes into the final third per 90, placing him in the elite bracket of Tier C distributors.

Calvin Bassey

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMatt TargettCalvin BasseyEdge
Goals / 900.100.04Matt
Tackles won / 900.940.99Calvin
Interceptions / 901.320.73Matt
Clearances / 901.923.60Calvin
Press intensity / 902.432.22Matt
Pass accuracy %84.0087.90Calvin

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Matt Targett or Calvin Bassey?

Calvin Bassey commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €3.5M). Matt Targett leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Calvin Bassey is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 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?

Matt Targett has a market value of €3.5M, while Calvin Bassey is valued at €28.0M.

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