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Steven Bergwijn vs David Neres 

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

Data Verdict

David Neres  commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €12.0M). Steven Bergwijn leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. David Neres  is stronger in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Steven Bergwijn holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Steven Bergwijn

Attacker
Netherlands
€12.0M
28 years old
Prolific
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Player B

David Neres 

Attacker
Brazil
€28.0M
29 years old
Inside Forward
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Playing Style Profiles

Steven Bergwijn

Bergwijn remains one of European football's most frustrating puzzles—a wide attacker whose technical ceiling still outpaces his surroundings, even after the Ajax exit. Playing for a B-tier Pro League side, his 91.1% pass accuracy places him in the top 5% among forwards in the league, which tells you everything about how he operates: less a disruptor, more an architect in disguise.

David Neres 

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.66 big chances/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSteven BergwijnDavid Neres Edge
Goals / 900.280.39David
Assists / 900.170.00Steven
Shots / 901.931.83Steven
Key passes / 901.531.70David
Passes (final 3rd) / 903.382.34Steven
Tackles won / 900.200.49David
Press intensity / 901.100.98Steven
Pass accuracy %91.2082.70Steven

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Steven Bergwijn or David Neres ?

David Neres  commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €12.0M). Steven Bergwijn leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. David Neres  is stronger in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Steven Bergwijn holds the statistical edge across 5 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?

Steven Bergwijn has a market value of €12.0M, while David Neres  is valued at €28.0M.

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