Nikolas Ioannou vs El Hadji Malick Diouf
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
El Hadji Malick Diouf commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €2.0M). Nikolas Ioannou leads in goals / 90. El Hadji Malick Diouf is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, El Hadji Malick Diouf holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Ioannou is a tactical anomaly who functions less as a traditional defender and more as a chaotic, high-impact secondary attacker disguised in a backline. While his 71.4% pass accuracy sits in the bottom 10% of the league—a figure that would usually terrify a modern coach—it masks a high-risk, high-reward mentality that produces 1.76 key passes per 90.
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), uses long balls frequently (6.2/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nikolas Ioannou | El Hadji Malick Diouf | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.15 | 0.00 | Nikolas |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.58 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.90 | 1.07 | El |
| Clearances / 90 | 1.64 | 3.98 | El |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.26 | 2.19 | El |
| Pass accuracy % | 71.40 | 73.80 | El |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nikolas Ioannou or El Hadji Malick Diouf?
El Hadji Malick Diouf commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €2.0M). Nikolas Ioannou leads in goals / 90. El Hadji Malick Diouf is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, El Hadji Malick Diouf holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?
Nikolas Ioannou has a market value of €2.0M, while El Hadji Malick Diouf is valued at €28.0M.