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Nikola Katic vs Niklas Stark

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

Data Verdict

Niklas Stark commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €2.3M). Nikola Katic leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Niklas Stark is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Nikola Katic

Defender
Croatia
€2.3M
29 years old
Physical Stopper
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Player B

Niklas Stark

Defender
Germany
€3.5M
31 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Nikola Katic

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).

Niklas Stark

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (8.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), central to possession (72 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.1/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricNikola KaticNiklas StarkEdge
Goals / 900.070.00Nikola
Tackles won / 901.39
Interceptions / 901.143.02Niklas
Clearances / 907.216.81Nikola
Press intensity / 901.801.70Nikola
Pass accuracy %77.0089.80Niklas

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Nikola Katic or Niklas Stark?

Niklas Stark commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €2.3M). Nikola Katic leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Niklas Stark is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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 Niklas Stark is valued at €3.5M.

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