Afonso Moreira vs Ivan Cavaleiro
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ivan Cavaleiro commands a higher market value (€11.8M vs €5.0M). Afonso Moreira leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Ivan Cavaleiro is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Afonso Moreira holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.1/90).
Cavaleiro is the kind of attacker who makes a team tick without ever dominating the highlights reel. Operating in Liga Portugal, his passes into the final third rank in the top 10% among forwards—a figure that quietly reframes what he actually is: not a finisher, but a connector.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Afonso Moreira | Ivan Cavaleiro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.27 | 0.21 | Afonso |
| Assists / 90 | 0.27 | 0.00 | Afonso |
| Shots / 90 | 2.45 | 2.01 | Afonso |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.50 | 1.80 | Ivan |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 0.81 | 3.59 | Ivan |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.25 | 0.32 | Afonso |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.11 | 2.09 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.00 | 77.80 | Afonso |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Afonso Moreira or Ivan Cavaleiro?
Ivan Cavaleiro commands a higher market value (€11.8M vs €5.0M). Afonso Moreira leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Ivan Cavaleiro is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Afonso Moreira holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
Afonso Moreira has a market value of €5.0M, while Ivan Cavaleiro is valued at €11.8M.