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Alex Murphy vs Marc Cucurella

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

Data Verdict

Marc Cucurella commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €300K). Alex Murphy leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Marc Cucurella is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Alex Murphy

Defender
Republic of Ireland
€300K
21 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Marc Cucurella

Defender
Spain
€50.0M
27 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Alex Murphy

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), central to possession (77 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.4 aerials won/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.

Marc Cucurella

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricAlex MurphyMarc CucurellaEdge
Goals / 900.180.03Alex
Tackles won / 901.45
Interceptions / 900.681.13Marc
Clearances / 906.052.96Alex
Press intensity / 901.832.20Marc
Pass accuracy %76.9087.40Marc

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Alex Murphy or Marc Cucurella?

Marc Cucurella commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €300K). Alex Murphy leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Marc Cucurella is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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?

Alex Murphy has a market value of €300K, while Marc Cucurella is valued at €50.0M.

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