Alex Telles vs Federico Dimarco
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Federico Dimarco commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €3.0M). Alex Telles leads in clearances / 90 and pass accuracy %. Federico Dimarco is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Federico Dimarco holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Telles is a specialist masquerading as a fullback, a dead-ball artist whose left foot operates more like a playmaker’s wand than a defender's tool. In a Serie A tier-C side, he is an offensive outlier; his 0.41 goals per 90 put him in the top 5% of all defenders, while his shot volume and key pass metrics consistently haunt the league’s elite percentiles.
Dimarco is the rare left-sided defender who genuinely terrifies opponents in the final third—a set-piece specialist and overlap threat wrapped inside a defensive role. His numbers at Inter tell a fascinating story: key passes, goals, and assists all rank in Serie A's top 5% among defenders, a combination virtually no other defender in the league can claim.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Alex Telles | Federico Dimarco | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.20 | 0.26 | Federico |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.41 | 1.22 | Federico |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.50 | 0.96 | Federico |
| Clearances / 90 | 2.38 | 0.96 | Alex |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.29 | 2.31 | Federico |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.20 | 82.80 | Alex |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Alex Telles or Federico Dimarco?
Federico Dimarco commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €3.0M). Alex Telles leads in clearances / 90 and pass accuracy %. Federico Dimarco is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Federico Dimarco holds the statistical edge across 4 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?
Alex Telles has a market value of €3.0M, while Federico Dimarco is valued at €50.0M.