William Saliba vs Marc Guéhi
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
William Saliba commands a higher market value (€90.0M vs €65.0M). William Saliba leads in pass accuracy %. Marc Guéhi is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Marc Guéhi holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.
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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 Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | William Saliba | Marc Guéhi | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.04 | 0.10 | Marc |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.74 | 0.95 | Marc |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.64 | 1.25 | Marc |
| Clearances / 90 | 4.49 | 5.15 | Marc |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.08 | 2.46 | Marc |
| Pass accuracy % | 92.90 | 89.30 | 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 Marc Guéhi?
William Saliba commands a higher market value (€90.0M vs €65.0M). William Saliba leads in pass accuracy %. Marc Guéhi is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Marc Guéhi 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?
William Saliba has a market value of €90.0M, while Marc Guéhi is valued at €65.0M.