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Samuel Iling-Junior vs Ian Maatsen

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

Data Verdict

Ian Maatsen commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €14.0M). Samuel Iling-Junior leads in goals / 90. Ian Maatsen is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Ian Maatsen holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Samuel Iling-Junior

Defender
England
€14.0M
22 years old
Solid Defender
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Player B

Ian Maatsen

Defender
Netherlands
€25.0M
24 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Samuel Iling-Junior

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90).

Ian Maatsen

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSamuel Iling-JuniorIan MaatsenEdge
Goals / 900.070.00Samuel
Tackles won / 900.561.86Ian
Interceptions / 900.771.02Ian
Clearances / 901.883.35Ian
Press intensity / 901.862.62Ian
Pass accuracy %76.2085.80Ian

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Samuel Iling-Junior or Ian Maatsen?

Ian Maatsen commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €14.0M). Samuel Iling-Junior leads in goals / 90. Ian Maatsen is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Ian Maatsen holds the statistical edge across 5 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 Iling-Junior has a market value of €14.0M, while Ian Maatsen is valued at €25.0M.

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