What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Wataru Endo?

Endo intercepts more than Rice — 40% more. 0 ball recoveries in 29 games. €5M. You decide. Compared with Declan Rice (€5.0M vs anchor). Standout: Interceptions (Top 16% among Premier League peers). Concern: Goals (Bottom 1%).

How does Wataru Endo compare to Declan Rice?

Wataru Endo interceptions vs Declan Rice (29 interceptions in 29 games), but ball recoveries (0 ball recoveries in 29 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Wataru Endo's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Interceptions (Top 16% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Goals (Bottom 1%). Percentiles vs Premier League Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Wataru Endo?

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

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AI Verdict: Wataru Endo

Defensive MidfieldJapan33y€5.0MFull profile →

MetronomeDefensive

1.00KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,713 min · 2023/2024 · Premier League · FULL

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Endo intercepts more than Rice — 40% more.

vs Declan Rice · Premier League · Same playing style · €5.0M

Endo wins on

Interceptions

1.50/90 · Top 16% · 29 interceptions in 29 games

Endo loses on

Ball Recoveries

0.00/90 · 0 ball recoveries in 29 games

Based on 1,713 min (29 apps) vs anchor 3,099 min · 300 peers in Premier League MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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1.50/90

Top 16%

Endo

Interceptions

RT edge

1.07/90

64th pct

Rice

0.00/90

Endo

Ball Recoveries

gap

5.36/90

Top 17%

Rice

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vs Premier League Midfielders

Interceptions

1.50/90Top 16%

Goals

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Assists

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Shots

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Percentile rank among Premier League midfielders (n=577) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeDefensive

Wataru Endo is a Metronome. Wataru Endo is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.

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