William Saliba vs J. Timber
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
William Saliba commands a higher market value (€90.0M vs €70.0M). William Saliba leads in clearances / 90 and pass accuracy %. J. Timber is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Saliba has quietly become the most complete ball-playing centre-back in the Premier League—a defender who makes the game look administrative. His 92.7% pass accuracy and 76 passes per 90 place him in the top 5% of defenders in the division, yet the more revealing figure is his 6.81 passes into the final third per 90, putting him in the top 20%—this isn't a man simply recycling possession, he's actively driving attacks from deep.
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | William Saliba | J. Timber | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.04 | 0.11 | J. |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.74 | 1.32 | J. |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.64 | 0.92 | J. |
| Clearances / 90 | 4.49 | 1.94 | William |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.08 | 2.07 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 92.90 | 85.30 | William |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — William Saliba or J. Timber?
William Saliba commands a higher market value (€90.0M vs €70.0M). William Saliba leads in clearances / 90 and pass accuracy %. J. Timber is stronger in goals / 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?
William Saliba has a market value of €90.0M, while J. Timber is valued at €70.0M.