Theodore Ku-DiPietro vs Weston McKennie
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Weston McKennie commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €1.1M). Theodore Ku-DiPietro leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Weston McKennie is stronger in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Theodore Ku-DiPietro holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
McKennie is the American who made Serie A believers out of skeptics—a box-to-box engine who wins aerial duels at a rate that puts him in the top 10% of Italian midfielders, a remarkable feat for someone operating in one of Europe's most physically demanding leagues. His 1.44 key passes per 90 and consistent presence in the final third suggest a midfielder who genuinely influences the game's decisive moments, not just its connective tissue.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Theodore Ku-DiPietro | Weston McKennie | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.08 | 0.28 | Weston |
| Assists / 90 | 0.16 | 0.00 | Theodore |
| Shots / 90 | 2.12 | 1.77 | Theodore |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.70 | 1.59 | Theodore |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 5.29 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.76 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.64 | 0.65 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.00 | 1.90 | Theodore |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.00 | 83.10 | Weston |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Theodore Ku-DiPietro or Weston McKennie?
Weston McKennie commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €1.1M). Theodore Ku-DiPietro leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Weston McKennie is stronger in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Theodore Ku-DiPietro holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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?
Theodore Ku-DiPietro has a market value of €1.1M, while Weston McKennie is valued at €22.0M.