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Rob Dickie vs Dan Ballard

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

Data Verdict

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €2.7M). Rob Dickie leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Dan Ballard is stronger in goals / 90. Overall, Rob Dickie holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Rob Dickie

Defender
England
€2.7M
30 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Dan Ballard

Defender
Northern Ireland
€20.0M
26 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Rob Dickie

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), central to possession (71 touches/90), dominant in the air (4.1 aerials won/90, 64%), uses long balls frequently (5.9/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Dan Ballard

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricRob DickieDan BallardEdge
Goals / 900.030.08
Tackles won / 900.760.76
Interceptions / 901.400.84Rob
Clearances / 908.787.75Rob
Press intensity / 902.701.61Rob
Pass accuracy %84.0081.70Rob

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Rob Dickie or Dan Ballard?

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €2.7M). Rob Dickie leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Dan Ballard is stronger in goals / 90. Overall, Rob Dickie holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Rob Dickie has a market value of €2.7M, while Dan Ballard is valued at €20.0M.

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