Weston McKennie vs Kevin Paredes
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Weston McKennie commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €3.0M). Weston McKennie leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Kevin Paredes is stronger in interceptions / 90. Overall, Weston McKennie holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
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.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Weston McKennie | Kevin Paredes | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.28 | 0.19 | Weston |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.77 | 1.31 | Weston |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.59 | 1.02 | Weston |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.29 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.76 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.65 | 1.60 | Kevin |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.90 | 0.53 | Weston |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.10 | 78.70 | Weston |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Weston McKennie or Kevin Paredes?
Weston McKennie commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €3.0M). Weston McKennie leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Kevin Paredes is stronger in interceptions / 90. Overall, Weston McKennie holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Weston McKennie has a market value of €22.0M, while Kevin Paredes is valued at €3.0M.