Nicolò Fagioli vs Khéphren Thuram
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Khéphren Thuram commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €14.0M). Nicolò Fagioli leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Khéphren Thuram is stronger in shots / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Nicolò Fagioli holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Fagioli is the kind of midfielder who makes a possession system hum without ever demanding the spotlight. His 90.7% pass accuracy and 2.51 key passes per 90 both rank in Serie A's top 5% among midfielders—numbers that suggest not just tidiness, but genuine creative authority in the final third.
Thuram carries the genetic burden of a famous name with surprising ease — not by mimicking his father's grace, but by imposing himself through sheer physical and technical authority in the middle of Serie A's most demanding environments. His passing volume places him in the top 20% of midfielders in the league, and that volume comes with 86.6% accuracy — this isn't a recycler, it's a driver.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nicolò Fagioli | Khéphren Thuram | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.06 | 0.00 | Nicolò |
| Assists / 90 | 0.18 | 0.00 | Nicolò |
| Shots / 90 | 1.09 | 1.55 | Khéphren |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.74 | 1.22 | Nicolò |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.91 | 6.96 | Nicolò |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.04 | 1.14 | Khéphren |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.49 | 0.44 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.66 | 2.32 | Nicolò |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.20 | 87.90 | Nicolò |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nicolò Fagioli or Khéphren Thuram?
Khéphren Thuram commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €14.0M). Nicolò Fagioli leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Khéphren Thuram is stronger in shots / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Nicolò Fagioli holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 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?
Nicolò Fagioli has a market value of €14.0M, while Khéphren Thuram is valued at €40.0M.