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Patrick Bamford vs Chris Wood 

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

Data Verdict

Chris Wood  commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €1.2M). Patrick Bamford leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Chris Wood  is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Patrick Bamford holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Patrick Bamford

Attacker
England
€1.2M
32 years old
Prolific
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Player B

Chris Wood 

Attacker
New Zealand
€8.0M
34 years old
Target Man
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Playing Style Profiles

Patrick Bamford

Bamford remains the Championship’s most sophisticated enigma, a striker who functions less like a traditional target man and more like a predatory ghost haunting the penalty area. His output is undeniable: a staggering 0.73 goals per 90 puts him in the top 5% of the league, fueled by a relentless volume of 3.18 shots per 90.

Chris Wood 

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricPatrick BamfordChris Wood Edge
Goals / 900.590.35Patrick
Assists / 900.050.00
Shots / 902.912.32Patrick
Key passes / 901.180.47Patrick
Passes (final 3rd) / 901.551.49Patrick
Tackles won / 900.490.17Patrick
Press intensity / 901.140.54Patrick
Pass accuracy %65.9072.00Chris

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Patrick Bamford or Chris Wood ?

Chris Wood  commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €1.2M). Patrick Bamford leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Chris Wood  is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Patrick Bamford holds the statistical edge across 6 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?

Patrick Bamford has a market value of €1.2M, while Chris Wood  is valued at €8.0M.

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