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Alexander Barboza vs Marco Palestra

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €5.0M). Alexander Barboza leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Alexander Barboza holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Alexander Barboza

Defender
Argentina
€5.0M
31 years old
Ball-Playing
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Player B

Marco Palestra

Defender
Italy
€25.0M
21 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Alexander Barboza

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (79 touches/90), dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 78%), uses long balls frequently (11.7/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Marco Palestra

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricAlexander BarbozaMarco PalestraEdge
Goals / 900.100.00Alexander
Tackles won / 900.97
Interceptions / 900.840.57Alexander
Clearances / 906.531.19Alexander
Press intensity / 902.181.82Alexander
Pass accuracy %79.3085.40Marco

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Alexander Barboza or Marco Palestra?

Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €5.0M). Alexander Barboza leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Alexander Barboza holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Alexander Barboza has a market value of €5.0M, while Marco Palestra is valued at €25.0M.

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