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Nampalys Mendy vs Martín Zubimendi

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

Data Verdict

Martín Zubimendi commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €1.2M). Nampalys Mendy leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Martín Zubimendi is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Martín Zubimendi holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Nampalys Mendy

Midfielder
Senegal
€1.2M
33 years old
Midfielder
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Player B

Martín Zubimendi

Midfielder
Spain
€80.0M
27 years old
Metronome
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Playing Style Profiles

Nampalys Mendy

Mendy remains the quintessential defensive vacuum, a low-center-of-gravity specialist who has successfully transitioned his Premier League pedigree into a masterclass of Championship disruption. While his counting stats for volume passing appear merely pedestrian at 37.7 per 90, the efficiency tells the real story; he ranks in the top 5% of the league for interceptions (1.96/90), proving he doesn't just chase the game, he anticipates it.

Martín Zubimendi

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricNampalys MendyMartín ZubimendiEdge
Goals / 900.000.15Martín
Assists / 900.000.03
Shots / 900.290.83Martín
Key passes / 900.530.59Martín
Passes (final 3rd) / 905.256.77Martín
Tackles won / 901.341.07Nampalys
Interceptions / 901.701.27Nampalys
Press intensity / 902.872.14Nampalys
Pass accuracy %82.6087.60Martín

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Nampalys Mendy or Martín Zubimendi?

Martín Zubimendi commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €1.2M). Nampalys Mendy leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Martín Zubimendi is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Martín Zubimendi 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?

Nampalys Mendy has a market value of €1.2M, while Martín Zubimendi is valued at €80.0M.

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