What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Ashley Westwood?

Westwood creates more chances than Cuypers — 35% more. 0 ball recoveries in 35 games. €6M. You decide. Compared with Hugo Cuypers (€5.8M vs anchor). Concern: Press Intensity (Bottom 14%).

How does Ashley Westwood compare to Hugo Cuypers?

Ashley Westwood key passes vs Hugo Cuypers (48 key passes in 35 games), but ball recoveries (0 ball recoveries in 35 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Ashley Westwood's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Weakness: Press Intensity (Bottom 14%). Percentiles vs Major League Soccer Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Ashley Westwood?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Hugo Cuypers. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Charlotte· 2025 · Major League Soccer · FULL

AI Verdict: Ashley Westwood

Defensive MidfieldEngland36y€5.8MFull profile →

Defensive MidfieldMetronome

1.35KP/90

0.10G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 3,180 min · 2025 · Major League Soccer · FULL

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Westwood creates more chances than Cuypers — 35% more.

vs Hugo Cuypers · Major League Soccer · Cross-role comparison · €5.8M

Westwood wins on

Key Passes

1.35/90 · 71th pct · 48 key passes in 35 games

Westwood loses on

Ball Recoveries

0.00/90 · 0 ball recoveries in 35 games

Based on 3,180 min (35 apps) vs anchor 3,115 min · 147 peers in Major League Soccer MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Major League Soccer · cross-role

1.35/90

71th pct

Westwood

Key Passes

RT edge

1.00/90

52th pct

Cuypers

0.00/90

Westwood

Ball Recoveries

gap

3.50/90

Bottom 23%

Cuypers

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vs Major League Soccer Midfielders

Press Intensity

0.33/90Bottom 14%

Shots

0.39/90Bottom 15%

Percentile rank among Major League Soccer midfielders (n=265) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

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Westwood is the kind of midfielder who quietly holds a team together while everyone else gets the headlines—a seasoned organiser operating in MLS with the composure of someone who's seen every pressing trap and positional puzzle the league can throw at him. Westwood is the kind of midfielder who quietly holds a team together while everyone else gets the headlines—a seasoned organiser operating in MLS with the composure of someone who's seen every pressing trap and positional puzzle the league can throw at him. His duel win rate lands in the top 10% among midfielders in the league, meaning he consistently wins the physical battles that dictate tempo.

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