What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Nathan Collins?

Collins makes more clearances than Saliba — 38% more. 14 tackles won in 35 games. €35M. You decide. Compared with William Saliba (€35.0M vs anchor). Standout: Aerials Won (Top 6% among Premier League peers). Concern: Chances Missed (Bottom 11%).

How does Nathan Collins compare to William Saliba?

Nathan Collins clearances vs William Saliba (209 clearances in 35 games), but tackles won (14 tackles won in 35 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Nathan Collins's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Aerials Won (Top 6% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Chances Missed (Bottom 11%). Percentiles vs Premier League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Nathan Collins?

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

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Brentford· 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

AI Verdict: Nathan Collins

Centre BackRepublic of Ireland25y€35.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

0.94Tkl/90

0.33KP/90

Based on 2,972 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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Collins makes more clearances than Saliba — 38% more.

vs William Saliba · Premier League · Same playing style · €35.0M

Collins wins on

Clearances

6.33/90 · 209 clearances in 35 games

Collins loses on

Tackles Won

0.42/90 · Bottom 15% · 14 tackles won in 35 games

Based on 2,972 min (35 apps) vs anchor 2,075 min · 300 peers in Premier League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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6.33/90

Collins

Clearances

RT edge

4.58/90

Saliba

0.42/90

Bottom 15%

Collins

Tackles Won

gap

0.74/90

31th pct

Saliba

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vs Premier League Defenders

Aerials Won

4.94/90Top 6%

Chances Missed

0.12/90Bottom 11%

Big Chances

0.17/90Top 16%

Tackles Won

0.42/90Bottom 15%

Assists

0.06/90Top 25%

Percentile rank among Premier League defenders (n=681) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.5/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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