Tom Cairney vs James Ward-Prowse
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
James Ward-Prowse commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €750K). Tom Cairney leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. James Ward-Prowse is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (82 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (92 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.79 big chances/90), delivers dangerous crosses (2.5 accurate crosses/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.7 final-third passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Tom Cairney | James Ward-Prowse | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.24 | 0.00 | Tom |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.13 | James |
| Shots / 90 | 2.00 | 0.40 | Tom |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.30 | 1.59 | James |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 7.85 | 6.27 | Tom |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.49 | 0.43 | Tom |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.47 | 1.98 | James |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.28 | 2.94 | James |
| Pass accuracy % | 92.60 | 88.40 | Tom |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Tom Cairney or James Ward-Prowse?
James Ward-Prowse commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €750K). Tom Cairney leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. James Ward-Prowse is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 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?
Tom Cairney has a market value of €750K, while James Ward-Prowse is valued at €6.0M.