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Oscar Højlund vs Marcel Sabitzer

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€7.5M vs €7.0M). Oscar Højlund leads in tackles won / 90 and pass accuracy %. Marcel Sabitzer is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Marcel Sabitzer holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Oscar Højlund

Midfielder
Denmark
€7.5M
21 years old
Balanced Midfielder
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Player B

Marcel Sabitzer

Midfielder
Austria
€7.0M
32 years old
Midfielder
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Playing Style Profiles

Oscar Højlund

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (60 touches/90).

Marcel Sabitzer

A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (53 touches/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricOscar HøjlundMarcel SabitzerEdge
Goals / 900.000.24Marcel
Assists / 900.000.00
Shots / 900.321.70Marcel
Key passes / 900.320.97Marcel
Passes (final 3rd) / 904.406.10Marcel
Tackles won / 901.830.84Oscar
Interceptions / 900.961.22Marcel
Press intensity / 901.471.79Marcel
Pass accuracy %90.1083.40Oscar

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Oscar Højlund or Marcel Sabitzer?

Both players are valued similarly (€7.5M vs €7.0M). Oscar Højlund leads in tackles won / 90 and pass accuracy %. Marcel Sabitzer is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Marcel Sabitzer holds the statistical edge across 6 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?

Oscar Højlund has a market value of €7.5M, while Marcel Sabitzer is valued at €7.0M.

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