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Marley Watkins vs Martín Merquelanz

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

Data Verdict

Marley Watkins leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Martín Merquelanz is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Marley Watkins

Attacker
Wales
€1.1M
35 years old
Target Man
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Player B

Martín Merquelanz

Attacker
Spain
N/A
30 years old
Forward
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Playing Style Profiles

Marley Watkins

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90).

Martín Merquelanz

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMarley WatkinsMartín MerquelanzEdge
Goals / 900.290.00Marley
Assists / 900.290.17Marley
Shots / 901.771.83Martín
Key passes / 900.591.50Martín
Passes (final 3rd) / 902.52
Tackles won / 901.68
Press intensity / 900.770.17Marley
Pass accuracy %75.0078.90Martín

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Marley Watkins or Martín Merquelanz?

Marley Watkins leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Martín Merquelanz is stronger in shots / 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?

Marley Watkins has a market value of €1.1M, while Martín Merquelanz is valued at N/A.

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