Nicholas Opoku vs Emirhan Topçu
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Emirhan Topçu commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €1.5M). Nicholas Opoku leads in clearances / 90 and pass accuracy %. Emirhan Topçu is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Emirhan Topçu holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Opoku is the quintessential "safety-first" distributor trapped in a low-tier Super Lig side, offering a polished technical floor that belies his modest surroundings. While his 90.4% pass accuracy places him in the league’s elite top 20%, don't mistake him for a deep-lying playmaker; his average volume of 41.6 passes per game suggests a player who prioritizes ball retention over high-risk verticality.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.9 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.7/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nicholas Opoku | Emirhan Topçu | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.05 | Emirhan |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.68 | 1.35 | Emirhan |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.88 | 1.58 | Emirhan |
| Clearances / 90 | 6.76 | 5.78 | Nicholas |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.25 | 2.53 | Emirhan |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.70 | 83.90 | Nicholas |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nicholas Opoku or Emirhan Topçu?
Emirhan Topçu commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €1.5M). Nicholas Opoku leads in clearances / 90 and pass accuracy %. Emirhan Topçu is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Emirhan Topçu 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?
Nicholas Opoku has a market value of €1.5M, while Emirhan Topçu is valued at €6.0M.