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Tijn Joosten vs João Afonso

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

Data Verdict

Tijn Joosten leads in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. João Afonso is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Tijn Joosten

Defender
Netherlands
N/A
19 years old
Ball-Playing
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Player B

João Afonso

Defender
Portugal
N/A
35 years old
Aerial
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Playing Style Profiles

Tijn Joosten

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

João Afonso

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (7.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (3.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), dominant in the air (3.6 aerials won/90, 64%), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricTijn JoostenJoão AfonsoEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 901.09
Interceptions / 901.343.00João
Clearances / 903.137.35João
Press intensity / 902.692.43Tijn
Pass accuracy %85.7075.00Tijn

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Tijn Joosten or João Afonso?

Tijn Joosten leads in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. João Afonso is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 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?

Tijn Joosten has a market value of N/A, while João Afonso is valued at N/A.

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