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William Troost-Ekong vs Martin Valjent

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Martin Valjent commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €1.2M). William Troost-Ekong leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Martin Valjent is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

William Troost-Ekong

Defender
Nigeria
€1.2M
32 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Martin Valjent

Defender
Slovakia
€4.5M
30 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

William Troost-Ekong

Troost-Ekong remains the quintessential stabilizing veteran whose value

Martin Valjent

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.0/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricWilliam Troost-EkongMartin ValjentEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 900.410.82Martin
Interceptions / 900.740.46William
Clearances / 905.216.42Martin
Press intensity / 901.421.31William
Pass accuracy %88.8086.90William

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — William Troost-Ekong or Martin Valjent?

Martin Valjent commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €1.2M). William Troost-Ekong leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Martin Valjent is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 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 Troost-Ekong has a market value of €1.2M, while Martin Valjent is valued at €4.5M.

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