Rodrigo Bentancur vs Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Rodrigo Bentancur commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €18.0M). Rodrigo Bentancur leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), heavily involved in play (63 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (80 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (91 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Rodrigo Bentancur | Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.05 | 0.11 | Pierre-Emile |
| Assists / 90 | 0.05 | 0.11 | Pierre-Emile |
| Shots / 90 | 0.68 | 1.72 | Pierre-Emile |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.52 | 1.07 | Pierre-Emile |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.33 | 12.00 | Pierre-Emile |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.34 | 0.85 | Rodrigo |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.73 | 0.96 | Rodrigo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.44 | 2.46 | Rodrigo |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.30 | 89.90 | Pierre-Emile |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Rodrigo Bentancur or Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Rodrigo Bentancur commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €18.0M). Rodrigo Bentancur leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 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?
Rodrigo Bentancur has a market value of €22.0M, while Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is valued at €18.0M.