Nicola Zalewski vs Alexis Saelemaekers
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Alexis Saelemaekers commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €15.0M). Nicola Zalewski leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Alexis Saelemaekers is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Nicola Zalewski holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (64 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nicola Zalewski | Alexis Saelemaekers | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.10 | Alexis |
| Assists / 90 | 0.09 | 0.10 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.81 | 1.26 | Nicola |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.98 | 1.57 | Nicola |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.43 | 3.44 | Nicola |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.09 | 1.23 | Alexis |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.86 | 0.63 | Nicola |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.88 | 2.30 | Nicola |
| Pass accuracy % | 76.50 | 83.20 | Alexis |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nicola Zalewski or Alexis Saelemaekers?
Alexis Saelemaekers commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €15.0M). Nicola Zalewski leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Alexis Saelemaekers is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Nicola Zalewski 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?
Nicola Zalewski has a market value of €15.0M, while Alexis Saelemaekers is valued at €25.0M.