Shoya Nakajima vs Romano Schmid
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Romano Schmid commands a higher market value (€17.0M vs €12.0M). Shoya Nakajima leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Romano Schmid is stronger in assists / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Nakajima is the kind of midfielder who makes the final third feel smaller—a creative disruptor whose 3.25 key passes per 90 places him in the J-League's top 5% for chance creation, a figure that dwarfs the average playmaker in this division. His 6.84 passes into the final third per 90 sits in the top 10%, and he complements that with genuine goal threat, converting at a rate that outpaces four-fifths of his positional peers.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.46 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.65 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (68 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Shoya Nakajima | Romano Schmid | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.17 | 0.08 | Shoya |
| Assists / 90 | 0.34 | 0.40 | Romano |
| Shots / 90 | 2.74 | 1.58 | Shoya |
| Key passes / 90 | 3.25 | 2.69 | Shoya |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 6.84 | 5.50 | Shoya |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.34 | 0.90 | Romano |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.00 | 0.40 | Romano |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.32 | 2.19 | Romano |
| Pass accuracy % | 77.80 | 77.30 | Shoya |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Shoya Nakajima or Romano Schmid?
Romano Schmid commands a higher market value (€17.0M vs €12.0M). Shoya Nakajima leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Romano Schmid is stronger in assists / 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?
Shoya Nakajima has a market value of €12.0M, while Romano Schmid is valued at €17.0M.