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Steven Benda vs Alphonse Areola

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

Data Verdict

Alphonse Areola commands a higher market value (€7.0M vs €1.0M). Steven Benda leads in goals conceded / 90 and pass accuracy %. Alphonse Areola is stronger in saves / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Steven Benda

Goalkeeper
Germany
€1.0M
27 years old
Small Sample
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Player B

Alphonse Areola

Goalkeeper
France
€7.0M
33 years old
Commanding Keeper
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Playing Style Profiles

Steven Benda

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success).

Alphonse Areola

A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success), reliable in goal (3.9 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.1 punches/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSteven BendaAlphonse AreolaEdge
Saves / 901.783.85Alphonse
Goals conceded / 901.331.85Steven
Pass accuracy %52.4046.30Steven

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Steven Benda or Alphonse Areola?

Alphonse Areola commands a higher market value (€7.0M vs €1.0M). Steven Benda leads in goals conceded / 90 and pass accuracy %. Alphonse Areola is stronger in saves / 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?

Steven Benda has a market value of €1.0M, while Alphonse Areola is valued at €7.0M.

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