AI Verdict: Pierre Kalulu
Kalulu wins more tackles than Ndicka — 69% more. 33 clearances in 25 games. €32M. You decide.
Kalulu wins more tackles than Ndicka — 69% more.
33 clearances in 25 games.
€32.0M.
You decide.
Extreme Stats
vs Serie A DefendersPercentile rank among Serie A defenders (n=290) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™
Playing Style Analysis
Kalulu has quietly become one of Serie A's most progressive defenders — a ball-carrier in disguise wearing a centre-back's number. His 60.8 passes per 90 and 6.23 passes into the final third both land in the top 20-30% of defenders in the league, figures that reveal a player comfortable initiating attacks rather than simply recycling possession. His key passes per 90 (top 20%) are genuinely remarkable for a defender — higher than many midfielders — suggesting his influence on the final third is being systematically undervalued by clubs still scanning only defensive metrics.