Neil El Aynaoui vs Hicham Boudaoui
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Neil El Aynaoui commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €12.0M). Neil El Aynaoui leads in shots / 90 and tackles won / 90. Hicham Boudaoui is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Neil El Aynaoui holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
El Aynaoui is the kind of midfielder Serie A clubs build defensive structures around without the wider world quite noticing yet. Operating in one of Europe's most tactically demanding leagues, his interception rate places him in the top 5% among midfielders—meaning he's not just pressing hard, he's pressing intelligently, anticipating rather than reacting.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Neil El Aynaoui | Hicham Boudaoui | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.13 | 0.14 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.89 | 0.72 | Neil |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.76 | 1.00 | Hicham |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.52 | 5.11 | Hicham |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.06 | 0.81 | Neil |
| Interceptions / 90 | 2.02 | 1.00 | Neil |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.88 | 2.50 | Neil |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.90 | 83.00 | Neil |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Neil El Aynaoui or Hicham Boudaoui?
Neil El Aynaoui commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €12.0M). Neil El Aynaoui leads in shots / 90 and tackles won / 90. Hicham Boudaoui is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Neil El Aynaoui holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
Neil El Aynaoui has a market value of €20.0M, while Hicham Boudaoui is valued at €12.0M.