Sergej Milinkovic-Savic vs Filip Kostić
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €3.5M). Sergej Milinkovic-Savic leads in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Filip Kostić is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Milinkovic-Savic remains one of football's most physically imposing box-to-box forces—a midfielder who wins aerial duels at a top-5% rate while still generating chances at a top-20% clip, a combination that almost no one at his position can match. His shot volume tells the real story: ranking in the top 5% for attempts per 90, he isn't just a distributor drifting through games—he's actively hunting the goal.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.59 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions, top 10% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Sergej Milinkovic-Savic | Filip Kostić | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.25 | 0.59 | Filip |
| Assists / 90 | 0.22 | 0.20 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 2.99 | 1.76 | Sergej |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.98 | 1.95 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.03 | 4.52 | Sergej |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.17 | 1.97 | Filip |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.90 | 0.78 | Sergej |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.92 | 2.95 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.60 | 84.60 | Filip |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Sergej Milinkovic-Savic or Filip Kostić?
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €3.5M). Sergej Milinkovic-Savic leads in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Filip Kostić is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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?
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has a market value of €15.0M, while Filip Kostić is valued at €3.5M.