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Alex Murphy vs Riccardo Calafiori

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

Data Verdict

Riccardo Calafiori commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €300K). Alex Murphy leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Riccardo Calafiori 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

Riccardo Calafiori

Defender
Italy
€50.0M
24 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.

Riccardo Calafiori

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricAlex MurphyRiccardo CalafioriEdge
Goals / 900.180.05Alex
Tackles won / 901.11
Interceptions / 900.680.84Riccardo
Clearances / 906.052.63Alex
Press intensity / 901.832.10Riccardo
Pass accuracy %76.9085.60Riccardo

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Alex Murphy or Riccardo Calafiori?

Riccardo Calafiori commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €300K). Alex Murphy leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Riccardo Calafiori 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 Riccardo Calafiori is valued at €50.0M.

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