Saúl Ñíguez vs Koke
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Koke commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €2.5M). Saúl Ñíguez leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Koke is stronger in goals / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Saúl Ñíguez has evolved from the relentless, box-to-box engine of Madrid into a sophisticated, ball-dominant conductor thriving in the tactical laboratory of Serie A. Operating at a Tier C club hasn't dampened his technical output; instead, he has become the primary fulcrum, ranking in the top 20% for both pass volume (59.7/90) and accuracy (89.9%).
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (78 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (90 touches/90), switches play with precision (5.6 long balls/90, 73% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Saúl Ñíguez | Koke | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.12 | Koke |
| Assists / 90 | 0.16 | 0.12 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.72 | 0.48 | Saúl |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.79 | 1.15 | Saúl |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 10.02 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.16 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.40 | 0.97 | Saúl |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.49 | 2.72 | Koke |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.90 | 92.40 | Koke |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Saúl Ñíguez or Koke ?
Koke commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €2.5M). Saúl Ñíguez leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Koke is stronger in goals / 90 and press intensity / 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?
Saúl Ñíguez has a market value of €2.5M, while Koke is valued at €6.0M.