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Salman Al-Faraj vs Luka Modrić

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

Data Verdict

Luka Modrić commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €2.5M). Salman Al-Faraj leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Luka Modrić is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Luka Modrić holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Salman Al-Faraj

Midfielder
Saudi Arabia
€2.5M
36 years old
Creative
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Player B

Luka Modrić

Midfielder
Croatia
€4.0M
40 years old
Metronome
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Playing Style Profiles

Salman Al-Faraj

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), heavily involved in possession (66 passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90) and top 20% creator in the league.

Luka Modrić

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.8 long balls/90, 78% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSalman Al-FarajLuka ModrićEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Assists / 900.000.15Luka
Shots / 900.560.74Luka
Key passes / 901.881.48Salman
Passes (final 3rd) / 906.3211.04Luka
Tackles won / 900.200.99Luka
Interceptions / 900.381.63Luka
Press intensity / 901.882.91Luka
Pass accuracy %94.3089.80Salman

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Salman Al-Faraj or Luka Modrić?

Luka Modrić commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €2.5M). Salman Al-Faraj leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Luka Modrić is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Luka Modrić holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 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?

Salman Al-Faraj has a market value of €2.5M, while Luka Modrić is valued at €4.0M.

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