What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Declan Rice?

Rice wins more aerial duels than Caicedo — 48% more. 37 interceptions in 36 games. €120M. You decide. Compared with Moisés Caicedo (€120.0M vs anchor). Standout: Big Chances (Top 4% among Premier League peers). Concern: Chances Missed (Bottom 24%).

How does Declan Rice compare to Moisés Caicedo?

Declan Rice aerials won vs Moisés Caicedo (74 aerials won in 36 games), but interceptions (37 interceptions in 36 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Declan Rice's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Big Chances (Top 4% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Chances Missed (Bottom 24%). Percentiles vs Premier League Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Declan Rice?

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

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AI Verdict: Declan Rice

Central MidfieldEngland27y€120.0MFull profile →

MetronomeCreative

1.86KP/90

0.12G/90

0.14A/90

Based on 3,099 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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Rice wins more aerial duels than Caicedo — 48% more.

vs Moisés Caicedo · Premier League · Similar role · €120.0M

Rice wins on

Aerials Won

2.15/90 · Top 19% · 74 aerials won in 36 games

Rice loses on

Interceptions

1.07/90 · 64th pct · 37 interceptions in 36 games

Based on 3,099 min (36 apps) vs anchor 2,801 min · 300 peers in Premier League MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Premier League · same-role pool

2.15/90

Top 19%

Rice

Aerials Won

RT edge

1.45/90

62th pct

Caicedo

1.07/90

64th pct

Rice

Interceptions

gap

1.93/90

Top 7%

Caicedo

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vs Premier League Midfielders

Big Chances

0.49/90Top 4%

Chances Missed

0.10/90Bottom 24%

Key Passes

1.86/90Top 9%

Dribbled Past

0.38/90Top 18%

Percentile rank among Premier League midfielders (n=280) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeCreative

A Metronome. A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.5 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

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