Weston McKennie vs Manuel Locatelli
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€22.0M vs €25.0M). Weston McKennie leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Manuel Locatelli is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Manuel Locatelli holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 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.
Locatelli has spent years being the midfielder that makes everything work without ever making the highlight reel—and the numbers finally prove why that matters. Operating in Serie A's congested midfield battles, he ranks in the top 5% for passes per 90, tackles won, press intensity, and passes into the final third simultaneously; finding a player who dominates all four categories at once is genuinely rare.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Weston McKennie | Manuel Locatelli | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.28 | 0.00 | Weston |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.10 | Manuel |
| Shots / 90 | 1.77 | 1.29 | Weston |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.59 | 1.88 | Manuel |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.29 | 15.12 | Manuel |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.76 | 2.05 | Manuel |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.65 | 0.99 | Manuel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.90 | 3.05 | Manuel |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.10 | 89.40 | Manuel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Weston McKennie or Manuel Locatelli?
Both players are valued similarly (€22.0M vs €25.0M). Weston McKennie leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Manuel Locatelli is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Manuel Locatelli holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 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 Manuel Locatelli is valued at €25.0M.