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Niklas Stark vs Nico Elvedi

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€3.5M vs €4.0M). Niklas Stark leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Nico Elvedi is stronger in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Niklas Stark

Defender
Germany
€3.5M
31 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Nico Elvedi

Defender
Switzerland
€4.0M
29 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

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).

Nico Elvedi

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (69% duel success).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricNiklas StarkNico ElvediEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 901.391.04Niklas
Interceptions / 903.021.10Niklas
Clearances / 906.818.90Nico
Press intensity / 901.701.98Nico
Pass accuracy %89.8091.30Nico

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Niklas Stark or Nico Elvedi?

Both players are valued similarly (€3.5M vs €4.0M). Niklas Stark leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Nico Elvedi is stronger in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. 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?

Niklas Stark has a market value of €3.5M, while Nico Elvedi is valued at €4.0M.

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