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Will Grigg vs Lyle Foster

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

Data Verdict

Lyle Foster commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €3.4M). Will Grigg leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Lyle Foster is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Will Grigg holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Will Grigg

Attacker
Northern Ireland
€3.4M
34 years old
Small Sample
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Player B

Lyle Foster

Attacker
South Africa
€10.0M
25 years old
Forward
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Playing Style Profiles

Will Grigg

Grigg remains the quintessential lower-league predator, a striker whose enduring relevance is built on the efficiency of his movement rather than raw physical dominance. While his name is synonymous with goalscoring—ranking in the top 10% of League Two for both goals (0.33/90) and assists (0.25/90)—the data reveals a surprisingly industrious defensive profile.

Lyle Foster

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricWill GriggLyle FosterEdge
Goals / 900.330.20Will
Assists / 900.240.13Will
Shots / 902.361.31Will
Key passes / 900.970.66Will
Passes (final 3rd) / 902.421.46Will
Tackles won / 901.170.73Will
Press intensity / 901.321.44Lyle
Pass accuracy %65.6070.00Lyle

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Will Grigg or Lyle Foster?

Lyle Foster commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €3.4M). Will Grigg leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Lyle Foster is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Will Grigg holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 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?

Will Grigg has a market value of €3.4M, while Lyle Foster is valued at €10.0M.

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