N'Golo Kanté vs Mateo Kovacic
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Mateo Kovacic commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €4.5M). N'Golo Kanté leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Mateo Kovacic is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Mateo Kovacic holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Kanté remains a metronome, even if the relentless energy of his Leicester and Chelsea days has understandably mellowed. His 90% pass accuracy places him in the league's top 10%, indicative of a player focused on retaining possession and dictating tempo; he also delivers almost 58 passes per 90, another top-decile showing.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (76 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (90 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | N'Golo Kanté | Mateo Kovacic | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.12 | 0.25 | Mateo |
| Assists / 90 | 0.06 | 0.08 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.46 | 1.72 | Mateo |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.09 | 1.25 | Mateo |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 6.26 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.03 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.26 | 1.02 | N'Golo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.13 | 2.57 | N'Golo |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.00 | 92.00 | Mateo |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — N'Golo Kanté or Mateo Kovacic ?
Mateo Kovacic commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €4.5M). N'Golo Kanté leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Mateo Kovacic is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Mateo Kovacic holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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?
N'Golo Kanté has a market value of €4.5M, while Mateo Kovacic is valued at €15.0M.