Mehdi Taremi vs Sardar Azmoun
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Sardar Azmoun commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €2.0M). Mehdi Taremi leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Sardar Azmoun is stronger in assists / 90. Overall, Mehdi Taremi holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Taremi is a deceptive offensive fulcrum who functions less like a traditional poacher and more like a high-level playmaker masquerading as a number nine. While his 0.90 goals per 90 places him in the league’s elite top 10%, the real revelation is his distribution; ranking in the top 5% for passes into the final third, he facilitates play with a vision usually reserved for attacking midfielders.
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.47 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.62 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mehdi Taremi | Sardar Azmoun | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.79 | 0.66 | Mehdi |
| Assists / 90 | 0.23 | 0.44 | Sardar |
| Shots / 90 | 3.92 | 3.52 | Mehdi |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.96 | 1.54 | Mehdi |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.98 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.54 | — | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.07 | 0.23 | Mehdi |
| Pass accuracy % | 75.00 | 70.60 | Mehdi |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mehdi Taremi or Sardar Azmoun?
Sardar Azmoun commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €2.0M). Mehdi Taremi leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Sardar Azmoun is stronger in assists / 90. Overall, Mehdi Taremi holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Mehdi Taremi has a market value of €2.0M, while Sardar Azmoun is valued at €5.0M.