Philipp Sander vs James Sands
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€4.0M vs €4.0M). Philipp Sander leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. James Sands is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (3.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.3 aerials won/90), draws fouls effectively (2.2/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Philipp Sander | James Sands | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.11 | James |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.70 | 0.79 | James |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.35 | 0.34 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.59 | 5.56 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.86 | 1.07 | Philipp |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.98 | 2.95 | James |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.44 | 2.79 | Philipp |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.40 | 76.40 | Philipp |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Philipp Sander or James Sands?
Both players are valued similarly (€4.0M vs €4.0M). Philipp Sander leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. James Sands is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 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?
Philipp Sander has a market value of €4.0M, while James Sands is valued at €4.0M.