Virgil van Dijk vs Sepp van den Berg
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Sepp van den Berg commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €18.0M). Virgil van Dijk leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Sepp van den Berg is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Virgil van Dijk holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (74% duel success), heavily involved in possession (74 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (86 touches/90), dominant in the air (4.5 aerials won/90, 73%) and uses long balls frequently (7.8/90).
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success) and dominant in the air (4.6 aerials won/90, 68%).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Virgil van Dijk | Sepp van den Berg | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.11 | 0.00 | Virgil |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.37 | 0.21 | Virgil |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.64 | 0.98 | Sepp |
| Clearances / 90 | 7.42 | 6.25 | Virgil |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.26 | 1.86 | Sepp |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.30 | 88.40 | Virgil |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Virgil van Dijk or Sepp van den Berg?
Sepp van den Berg commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €18.0M). Virgil van Dijk leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Sepp van den Berg is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Virgil van Dijk 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?
Virgil van Dijk has a market value of €18.0M, while Sepp van den Berg is valued at €28.0M.