Weston McKennie vs Khéphren Thuram
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Khéphren Thuram commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €22.0M). Weston McKennie leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Khéphren Thuram is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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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.
Thuram carries the genetic burden of a famous name with surprising ease — not by mimicking his father's grace, but by imposing himself through sheer physical and technical authority in the middle of Serie A's most demanding environments. His passing volume places him in the top 20% of midfielders in the league, and that volume comes with 86.6% accuracy — this isn't a recycler, it's a driver.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Weston McKennie | Khéphren Thuram | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.28 | 0.00 | Weston |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.77 | 1.55 | Weston |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.59 | 1.22 | Weston |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.29 | 6.96 | Khéphren |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.76 | 1.14 | Khéphren |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.65 | 0.44 | Weston |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.90 | 2.32 | Khéphren |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.10 | 87.90 | Khéphren |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Weston McKennie or Khéphren Thuram?
Khéphren Thuram commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €22.0M). Weston McKennie leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Khéphren Thuram is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 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?
Weston McKennie has a market value of €22.0M, while Khéphren Thuram is valued at €40.0M.