Nikola Katic vs Dayot Upamecano
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Dayot Upamecano commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €2.3M). Nikola Katic leads in clearances / 90. Dayot Upamecano is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Dayot Upamecano holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (5.7 aerials won/90).
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (82 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (94 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nikola Katic | Dayot Upamecano | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.07 | 0.09 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.35 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.14 | 1.87 | Dayot |
| Clearances / 90 | 7.21 | 2.58 | Nikola |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.80 | 2.97 | Dayot |
| Pass accuracy % | 77.00 | 92.80 | Dayot |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nikola Katic or Dayot Upamecano?
Dayot Upamecano commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €2.3M). Nikola Katic leads in clearances / 90. Dayot Upamecano is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Dayot Upamecano holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 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?
Nikola Katic has a market value of €2.3M, while Dayot Upamecano is valued at €70.0M.