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Simon Graves vs Tsuyoshi Watanabe

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

Data Verdict

Tsuyoshi Watanabe commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €1.4M). Simon Graves leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Tsuyoshi Watanabe is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Tsuyoshi Watanabe holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Simon Graves

Defender
Denmark
€1.4M
26 years old
Ball-Playing
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Player B

Tsuyoshi Watanabe

Defender
Japan
€10.0M
29 years old
Ball-Playing
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Playing Style Profiles

Simon Graves

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.1 clearances/90), central to possession (72 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.8/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Tsuyoshi Watanabe

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSimon GravesTsuyoshi WatanabeEdge
Goals / 900.000.07Tsuyoshi
Tackles won / 900.650.81Tsuyoshi
Interceptions / 901.110.96Simon
Clearances / 908.165.05Simon
Press intensity / 902.082.15Tsuyoshi
Pass accuracy %84.8085.70Tsuyoshi

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Simon Graves or Tsuyoshi Watanabe?

Tsuyoshi Watanabe commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €1.4M). Simon Graves leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Tsuyoshi Watanabe is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Tsuyoshi Watanabe 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?

Simon Graves has a market value of €1.4M, while Tsuyoshi Watanabe is valued at €10.0M.

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