Nicolai Poulsen vs Justin Janssen
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Nicolai Poulsen leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Justin Janssen is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Justin Janssen holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.8 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (70 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (74 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.5 final-third passes/90), central to possession (91 touches/90), switches play with precision (7.4 long balls/90, 67% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nicolai Poulsen | Justin Janssen | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.30 | Justin |
| Assists / 90 | 0.17 | 0.00 | Nicolai |
| Shots / 90 | 0.76 | 0.91 | Justin |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.01 | 0.76 | Nicolai |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.01 | 1.67 | Justin |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.16 | 2.94 | Justin |
| Pass accuracy % | 80.70 | 90.10 | Justin |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nicolai Poulsen or Justin Janssen?
Nicolai Poulsen leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Justin Janssen is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Justin Janssen holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
Nicolai Poulsen has a market value of N/A, while Justin Janssen is valued at N/A.