Sean Longstaff vs Joe Willock
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€18.0M vs €16.0M). Sean Longstaff leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Joe Willock is stronger in press intensity / 90. Overall, Sean Longstaff holds the statistical edge across 7 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90), active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions, top 10% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Sean Longstaff | Joe Willock | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.18 | 0.11 | Sean |
| Assists / 90 | 0.18 | 0.11 | Sean |
| Shots / 90 | 1.46 | 1.48 | — |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.28 | 1.16 | Sean |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.24 | 4.15 | Sean |
| Tackles won / 90 | 2.10 | 2.01 | Sean |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.09 | 0.84 | Sean |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.41 | 2.85 | Joe |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.80 | 81.90 | Sean |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Sean Longstaff or Joe Willock?
Both players are valued similarly (€18.0M vs €16.0M). Sean Longstaff leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Joe Willock is stronger in press intensity / 90. Overall, Sean Longstaff holds the statistical edge across 7 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?
Sean Longstaff has a market value of €18.0M, while Joe Willock is valued at €16.0M.