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Alexandre Penetra 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 €9.0M). Alexandre Penetra leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Alexandre Penetra holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Alexandre Penetra

Defender
Portugal
€9.0M
24 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

Alexandre Penetra

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), central to possession (74 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.4/90) and active off the ball (2.1 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

MetricAlexandre PenetraMarco PalestraEdge
Goals / 900.070.00Alexandre
Tackles won / 900.910.97Marco
Interceptions / 900.910.57Alexandre
Clearances / 905.871.19Alexandre
Press intensity / 902.071.82Alexandre
Pass accuracy %87.2085.40Alexandre

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Alexandre Penetra or Marco Palestra?

Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €9.0M). Alexandre Penetra leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Alexandre Penetra holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 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?

Alexandre Penetra has a market value of €9.0M, while Marco Palestra is valued at €25.0M.

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