Wilfred Ndidi vs Youri Tielemans
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Youri Tielemans commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €10.0M). Wilfred Ndidi leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Youri Tielemans is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Wilfred Ndidi holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in play (68 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.0/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Wilfred Ndidi | Youri Tielemans | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.09 | 0.00 | Wilfred |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.20 | Youri |
| Shots / 90 | 1.38 | 1.13 | Wilfred |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.60 | 1.49 | Youri |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.42 | 8.86 | Youri |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.62 | 1.59 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.79 | 0.92 | Wilfred |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.10 | 2.57 | Wilfred |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.80 | 84.80 | Wilfred |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Wilfred Ndidi or Youri Tielemans?
Youri Tielemans commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €10.0M). Wilfred Ndidi leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Youri Tielemans is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Wilfred Ndidi 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?
Wilfred Ndidi has a market value of €10.0M, while Youri Tielemans is valued at €35.0M.