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Yuto Nagatomo vs Bünyamin Balcı

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

Data Verdict

Bünyamin Balcı is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Bünyamin Balcı holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Yuto Nagatomo

Defender
Japan
€2.5M
39 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Bünyamin Balcı

Defender
Turkey
N/A
25 years old
Aerial
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Playing Style Profiles

Yuto Nagatomo

Nagatomo remains the defiant archetype of the "eternal engine," a veteran full-back whose 1,728 minutes this season prove that his legendary stamina hasn't yet surrendered to time. While his 31.2 passes per match suggest he is no longer the primary outlet for ball progression, his efficiency in the final third remains elite; he ranks in the top 20% for assists and consistently outperforms his peers in key passes and shots.

Bünyamin Balcı

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricYuto NagatomoBünyamin BalcıEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 900.941.47Bünyamin
Interceptions / 900.831.08Bünyamin
Clearances / 903.074.02Bünyamin
Press intensity / 901.592.09Bünyamin
Pass accuracy %76.1076.80Bünyamin

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Yuto Nagatomo or Bünyamin Balcı?

Bünyamin Balcı is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Bünyamin Balcı holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 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?

Yuto Nagatomo has a market value of €2.5M, while Bünyamin Balcı is valued at N/A.

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