Nabil Bentaleb vs Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €5.0M). Nabil Bentaleb leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (65 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.9 final-third passes/90), central to possession (79 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.3 long balls/90, 62% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (80 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (91 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nabil Bentaleb | Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.11 | Pierre-Emile |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.11 | Pierre-Emile |
| Shots / 90 | 1.32 | 1.72 | Pierre-Emile |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.15 | 1.07 | Nabil |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 12.83 | 12.00 | Nabil |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.39 | 0.85 | Pierre-Emile |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.15 | 0.96 | Nabil |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.52 | 2.46 | Nabil |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.50 | 89.90 | Pierre-Emile |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nabil Bentaleb or Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €5.0M). Nabil Bentaleb leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 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?
Nabil Bentaleb has a market value of €5.0M, while Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is valued at €18.0M.