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Salih Özcan vs Niklas Dorsch

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€3.5M vs €3.0M). Salih Özcan leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Niklas Dorsch is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Salih Özcan

Midfielder
Turkey
€3.5M
28 years old
Metronome
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Player B

Niklas Dorsch

Midfielder
Germany
€3.0M
28 years old
Ball-Winner
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Playing Style Profiles

Salih Özcan

Özcan is a metronomic disruptor whose high-volume passing and elite defensive anticipation make him the structural glue for a mid-table side. While his 79.2% pass accuracy appears merely average, it is a byproduct of his relentless involvement; ranking in the top 5% for passes per 90 (57.9) suggests he is the primary valve through whom the game flows, rather than a passenger.

Niklas Dorsch

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in play (50 touches/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSalih ÖzcanNiklas DorschEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Assists / 900.000.00
Shots / 901.010.71Salih
Key passes / 901.261.03Salih
Passes (final 3rd) / 905.44
Tackles won / 901.24
Interceptions / 902.781.11Salih
Press intensity / 900.972.93Niklas
Pass accuracy %79.2088.70Niklas

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Salih Özcan or Niklas Dorsch?

Both players are valued similarly (€3.5M vs €3.0M). Salih Özcan leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Niklas Dorsch is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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?

Salih Özcan has a market value of €3.5M, while Niklas Dorsch is valued at €3.0M.

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