Soualiho Meïté vs Martín Zubimendi
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Martín Zubimendi commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €1.0M). Soualiho Meïté leads in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Martín Zubimendi is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Martín Zubimendi holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Meïté functions as a high-integrity circuit breaker, a player who prioritizes ball security and defensive positioning over the flashy verticality often expected of modern midfielders. His staggering 94.7% pass accuracy puts him in the league’s top 5%, but this isn't merely safe sideways passing; with 5.74 balls into the final third per 90, he is a progressive recycler rather than a static pivot.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Soualiho Meïté | Martín Zubimendi | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.15 | Martín |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.03 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.64 | 0.83 | Martín |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.35 | 0.59 | Martín |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.74 | 6.77 | Martín |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.98 | 1.07 | Martín |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.10 | 1.27 | Martín |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.24 | 2.14 | Soualiho |
| Pass accuracy % | 94.70 | 87.60 | Soualiho |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Soualiho Meïté or Martín Zubimendi?
Martín Zubimendi commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €1.0M). Soualiho Meïté leads in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Martín Zubimendi is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Martín Zubimendi holds the statistical edge across 6 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?
Soualiho Meïté has a market value of €1.0M, while Martín Zubimendi is valued at €80.0M.