Andrea Cambiaso vs Manuel Locatelli
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€30.0M vs €25.0M). Andrea Cambiaso leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Manuel Locatelli is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Manuel Locatelli holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Cambiaso has quietly become one of Serie A's most complete midfield operators — a player who wins the ball back and immediately does something intelligent with it. His tackles won rate sits in the top 20% of league midfielders, yet he's not a destroyer; pair that with top-20% key passes per 90, and you have a rare two-phase threat.
Locatelli has spent years being the midfielder that makes everything work without ever making the highlight reel—and the numbers finally prove why that matters. Operating in Serie A's congested midfield battles, he ranks in the top 5% for passes per 90, tackles won, press intensity, and passes into the final third simultaneously; finding a player who dominates all four categories at once is genuinely rare.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Andrea Cambiaso | Manuel Locatelli | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.19 | 0.10 | Andrea |
| Shots / 90 | 0.95 | 1.29 | Manuel |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.38 | 1.88 | Andrea |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.55 | 15.12 | Manuel |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.35 | 2.05 | Manuel |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.57 | 0.99 | Manuel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.57 | 3.05 | Manuel |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.30 | 89.40 | Manuel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Andrea Cambiaso or Manuel Locatelli?
Both players are valued similarly (€30.0M vs €25.0M). Andrea Cambiaso leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Manuel Locatelli is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Manuel Locatelli holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 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?
Andrea Cambiaso has a market value of €30.0M, while Manuel Locatelli is valued at €25.0M.