Younès Belhanda vs Nabil Bentaleb
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Younès Belhanda commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €5.0M). Younès Belhanda leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Nabil Bentaleb is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Belhanda is the kind of midfielder who makes the final third feel smaller—not through volume or athleticism, but through an almost surgical sense of when and where the dangerous pass lives. His 4.19 key passes per 90 and 0.76 assists per 90 both sit in the top 5% of the Stars League, numbers that place him comfortably among the competition's most decisive creators.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (65 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.9 final-third passes/90), central to possession (79 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.3 long balls/90, 62% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Younès Belhanda | Nabil Bentaleb | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.31 | 0.00 | Younès |
| Assists / 90 | 0.78 | 0.00 | Younès |
| Shots / 90 | 1.72 | 1.32 | Younès |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.97 | 1.15 | Younès |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 6.86 | 12.83 | Nabil |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.14 | 0.39 | Younès |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.31 | 1.15 | Nabil |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.12 | 2.52 | Nabil |
| Pass accuracy % | 75.50 | 87.50 | Nabil |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Younès Belhanda or Nabil Bentaleb?
Younès Belhanda commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €5.0M). Younès Belhanda leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Nabil Bentaleb is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 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?
Younès Belhanda has a market value of €10.0M, while Nabil Bentaleb is valued at €5.0M.