What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Arsène Kouassi?

Kouassi recovers the ball more than Cresswell — 66% more. 31 aerials won in 31 games. €7M. You decide. Compared with Charlie Cresswell (€7.0M vs anchor). Standout: Assists (Top 3% among Ligue 1 peers). Concern: Interceptions (Bottom 20%).

How does Arsène Kouassi compare to Charlie Cresswell?

Arsène Kouassi ball recoveries vs Charlie Cresswell (120 ball recoveries in 31 games), but aerials won (31 aerials won in 31 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Arsène Kouassi's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Assists (Top 3% among Ligue 1 peers). Weakness: Interceptions (Bottom 20%). Percentiles vs Ligue 1 Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Arsène Kouassi?

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

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AI Verdict: Arsène Kouassi

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Active Full-Back

0.96Tkl/90

1.10KP/90

Based on 2,613 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · FULL

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Kouassi recovers the ball more than Cresswell — 66% more.

vs Charlie Cresswell · Ligue 1 · Cross-role comparison · €7.0M

Kouassi wins on

Ball Recoveries

4.14/90 · 56th pct · 120 ball recoveries in 31 games

Kouassi loses on

Aerials Won

1.07/90 · Bottom 20% · 31 aerials won in 31 games

Based on 2,613 min (31 apps) vs anchor 2,533 min · 123 peers in Ligue 1 DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Ligue 1 · cross-role

4.14/90

56th pct

Kouassi

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

2.50/90

Bottom 7%

Cresswell

1.07/90

Bottom 20%

Kouassi

Aerials Won

gap

7.11/90

Top 1%

Cresswell

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vs Ligue 1 Defenders

Assists

0.24/90Top 3%

Interceptions

0.83/90Bottom 20%

Big Chances

0.32/90Top 6%

Aerials Won

1.07/90Bottom 20%

Dribbles

1.27/90Top 6%

Tackles Won

0.72/90Bottom 21%

Percentile rank among Ligue 1 defenders (n=182) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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