Phil Foden vs Jamal Musiala
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Jamal Musiala commands a higher market value (€130.0M vs €80.0M). Phil Foden leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and press intensity / 90. Jamal Musiala is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Foden is the rare footballer who makes a Champions League pedigree look like a birthright—cultured, decisive, and almost offensively gifted for someone nominally labelled a midfielder. His numbers tell a story of a player who lives in the final third: shots and goals both land in the top 5% of Premier League midfielders, while his key passes rank top 10%—a dual threat that most creative players simply cannot match.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.60 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.3/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.90 big chances/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.7/90) and top 20% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Phil Foden | Jamal Musiala | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.34 | 0.66 | Jamal |
| Assists / 90 | 0.14 | 0.88 | Jamal |
| Shots / 90 | 2.58 | 4.41 | Jamal |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.25 | 2.21 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.46 | 1.79 | Phil |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.60 | 0.60 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.48 | 0.44 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.98 | 0.97 | Phil |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.10 | 81.20 | Phil |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Phil Foden or Jamal Musiala?
Jamal Musiala commands a higher market value (€130.0M vs €80.0M). Phil Foden leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and press intensity / 90. Jamal Musiala is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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?
Phil Foden has a market value of €80.0M, while Jamal Musiala is valued at €130.0M.