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Álex Cardero vs Pedri

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

Data Verdict

Álex Cardero leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Pedri is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Pedri holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Álex Cardero

Midfielder
Spain
N/A
22 years old
Creative
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Player B

Pedri

Midfielder
Spain
€140.0M
23 years old
Metronome
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Playing Style Profiles

Álex Cardero

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.

Pedri

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (86 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (12.9 final-third passes/90), central to possession (103 touches/90), switches play with precision (5.8 long balls/90, 64% accuracy), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.8/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% creator in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricÁlex CarderoPedriEdge
Goals / 900.210.16Álex
Assists / 900.210.31Pedri
Shots / 902.331.26Álex
Key passes / 901.912.28Pedri
Passes (final 3rd) / 9013.89
Tackles won / 901.25
Interceptions / 900.641.02Pedri
Press intensity / 902.713.77Pedri
Pass accuracy %79.3091.60Pedri

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Álex Cardero or Pedri?

Álex Cardero leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Pedri is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Pedri 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?

Álex Cardero has a market value of N/A, while Pedri is valued at €140.0M.

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