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Niclas Füllkrug vs Igor Matanovic

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€8.0M vs €7.0M). Igor Matanovic is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Igor Matanovic holds the statistical edge across 8 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Niclas Füllkrug

Attacker
Germany
€8.0M
33 years old
Attacker
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Player B

Igor Matanovic

Attacker
Croatia
€7.0M
23 years old
Target Man
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Playing Style Profiles

Niclas Füllkrug

Füllkrug is the kind of striker who makes analysts squint at their screens—his numbers look ordinary until you realise what he's actually doing out there. With only 394 minutes of data, caution is warranted, but the shape of his game is already visible.

Igor Matanovic

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.54 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (5.0 aerials won/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricNiclas FüllkrugIgor MatanovicEdge
Goals / 900.000.37Igor
Assists / 900.000.13Igor
Shots / 901.982.37Igor
Key passes / 901.541.62Igor
Passes (final 3rd) / 901.762.27Igor
Tackles won / 900.220.44Igor
Press intensity / 901.091.44Igor
Pass accuracy %61.4063.50Igor

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Niclas Füllkrug or Igor Matanovic?

Both players are valued similarly (€8.0M vs €7.0M). Igor Matanovic is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Igor Matanovic holds the statistical edge across 8 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?

Niclas Füllkrug has a market value of €8.0M, while Igor Matanovic is valued at €7.0M.

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