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Nikola Krstović vs Petar Ratkov

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

Data Verdict

Nikola Krstović commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €7.0M). Nikola Krstović leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Petar Ratkov is stronger in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Nikola Krstović holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Nikola Krstović

Attacker
Montenegro
€20.0M
26 years old
High Volume Shooter
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Player B

Petar Ratkov

Attacker
Serbia
€7.0M
22 years old
Prolific
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Playing Style Profiles

Nikola Krstović

Krstović has quietly become one of Serie A's most dangerous forwards this season, combining a striker's ruthlessness with a surprisingly complete technical game. His 0.63 goals per 90 places him in the top 10% of the league, but the more telling figure is his shot volume—top 5% in Serie A—suggesting a player who doesn't wait for perfect chances, he manufactures them.

Petar Ratkov

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.72 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (4.3 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricNikola KrstovićPetar RatkovEdge
Goals / 900.470.68Petar
Assists / 900.240.00Nikola
Shots / 905.183.30Nikola
Key passes / 901.060.46Nikola
Passes (final 3rd) / 901.722.24Petar
Tackles won / 900.470.90Petar
Press intensity / 901.550.81Nikola
Pass accuracy %78.5060.30Nikola

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Nikola Krstović or Petar Ratkov?

Nikola Krstović commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €7.0M). Nikola Krstović leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Petar Ratkov is stronger in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Nikola Krstović holds the statistical edge across 5 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?

Nikola Krstović has a market value of €20.0M, while Petar Ratkov is valued at €7.0M.

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