Reiss Nelson vs Bukayo Saka
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Bukayo Saka commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €12.0M). Reiss Nelson leads in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Bukayo Saka 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 Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90) and meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy).
Saka has become the Premier League's most complete wide attacker — a player who can beat his man, create chances, press relentlessly, and still track back without ever looking like he's doing too much. His key pass rate and duel win rate both sit in the top 5% among attackers in the league, a combination that is genuinely rare: most dribblers don't create, and most creators don't fight.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Reiss Nelson | Bukayo Saka | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.19 | 0.29 | Bukayo |
| Assists / 90 | 0.19 | 0.21 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 2.22 | 2.87 | Bukayo |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.41 | 2.61 | Bukayo |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 2.02 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.72 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.63 | 2.27 | Reiss |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.90 | 76.80 | Reiss |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Reiss Nelson or Bukayo Saka?
Bukayo Saka commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €12.0M). Reiss Nelson leads in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Bukayo Saka 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?
Reiss Nelson has a market value of €12.0M, while Bukayo Saka is valued at €120.0M.