Riyad Mahrez vs Mohamed Salah
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Mohamed Salah commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €7.0M). Riyad Mahrez leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Mohamed Salah is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Riyad Mahrez holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Mahrez remains one of football's most elegant anachronisms—a winger built on craft and cunning rather than pace and power, still threading passes that others don't even see. His key pass rate of 3.49 per 90 places him in the top 5% of attackers in the Pro League, which tells you everything about where his value actually lives.
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Riyad Mahrez | Mohamed Salah | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.17 | 0.31 | Mohamed |
| Assists / 90 | 0.31 | 0.26 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.31 | 2.80 | Mohamed |
| Key passes / 90 | 3.11 | 2.14 | Riyad |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.09 | 1.68 | Riyad |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.50 | 0.40 | Riyad |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.77 | 1.47 | Riyad |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.00 | 76.60 | Riyad |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Riyad Mahrez or Mohamed Salah?
Mohamed Salah commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €7.0M). Riyad Mahrez leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Mohamed Salah is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Riyad Mahrez holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
Riyad Mahrez has a market value of €7.0M, while Mohamed Salah is valued at €30.0M.