Samuel Essende vs Keke Topp
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Keke Topp commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €3.5M). Samuel Essende leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Keke Topp is stronger in shots / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Keke Topp holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
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.
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Samuel Essende | Keke Topp | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.27 | 0.31 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 3.25 | 3.44 | Keke |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.81 | 0.63 | Samuel |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.69 | 1.71 | Samuel |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.45 | 0.71 | Keke |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.56 | 1.80 | Keke |
| Pass accuracy % | 71.40 | 75.20 | Keke |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Samuel Essende or Keke Topp?
Keke Topp commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €3.5M). Samuel Essende leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Keke Topp is stronger in shots / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Keke Topp holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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?
Samuel Essende has a market value of €3.5M, while Keke Topp is valued at €5.0M.