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Rani Khedira vs James Sands

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

Data Verdict

James Sands commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €2.0M). Rani Khedira leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. James Sands is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Rani Khedira

Midfielder
Germany
€2.0M
32 years old
Ball-Winner
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Player B

James Sands

Midfielder
United States
€4.0M
25 years old
Box-to-Box
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Playing Style Profiles

Rani Khedira

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

James Sands

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

MetricRani KhediraJames SandsEdge
Goals / 900.290.11Rani
Assists / 900.000.00
Shots / 900.870.79Rani
Key passes / 900.730.34Rani
Passes (final 3rd) / 903.385.56James
Tackles won / 901.381.07Rani
Interceptions / 900.872.95James
Press intensity / 902.002.79James
Pass accuracy %64.6076.40James

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Rani Khedira or James Sands?

James Sands commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €2.0M). Rani Khedira leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. James Sands is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 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?

Rani Khedira has a market value of €2.0M, while James Sands is valued at €4.0M.

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