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Stefan Velkov vs John Neeskens

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

Data Verdict

Stefan Velkov leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. John Neeskens 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

Stefan Velkov

Defender
Bulgaria
N/A
29 years old
Aerial
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Player B

John Neeskens

Defender
United States
N/A
32 years old
Aerial
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Playing Style Profiles

Stefan Velkov

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), strong in aerial duels (4.7 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.3/90).

John Neeskens

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (10.6/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricStefan VelkovJohn NeeskensEdge
Goals / 900.090.08
Interceptions / 901.181.09Stefan
Clearances / 907.464.04Stefan
Press intensity / 901.841.95John
Pass accuracy %79.5084.50John

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Stefan Velkov or John Neeskens?

Stefan Velkov leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. John Neeskens 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?

Stefan Velkov has a market value of N/A, while John Neeskens is valued at N/A.

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