Said El Mala vs Samuel Essende
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Said El Mala commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €3.5M). Said El Mala leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Samuel Essende is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Said El Mala holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.88 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.53 big chances/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Essende is the Bundesliga’s most industrious physical anomaly, a Tier C striker who operates with the progressive vision of a deep-lying playmaker and the shot volume of a Golden Boot contender. Averaging 3.81 shots per 90, he sits in the league’s elite top 10%, yet his true value lies in his startling ability to move the needle from deep; his 2.69 passes into the final third place him in the top decile of all forwards.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Said El Mala | Samuel Essende | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.75 | 0.27 | Said |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 2.71 | 3.25 | Samuel |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.05 | 0.81 | Said |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.25 | 2.69 | Samuel |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.70 | 0.45 | Said |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.42 | 0.56 | Said |
| Pass accuracy % | 74.30 | 71.40 | Said |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Said El Mala or Samuel Essende?
Said El Mala commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €3.5M). Said El Mala leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Samuel Essende is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Said El Mala 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?
Said El Mala has a market value of €40.0M, while Samuel Essende is valued at €3.5M.