Alan Varela vs Morten Hjulmand
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Morten Hjulmand commands a higher market value (€45.0M vs €32.0M). Alan Varela leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. Morten Hjulmand is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Morten Hjulmand holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Hjulmand is the kind of midfielder who wins football matches without ever appearing on a highlight reel—a defensive engine wrapped inside a genuine ball-progressor. Operating in Liga Portugal, he ranks in the top 5% for both duel win rate and press intensity, which tells you something important: this isn't selective aggression, it's sustained, systemic dominance across ninety minutes.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Alan Varela | Morten Hjulmand | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.08 | 0.08 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.16 | Morten |
| Shots / 90 | 0.97 | 1.05 | Morten |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.73 | 1.13 | Morten |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.54 | 8.11 | Alan |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.41 | 1.48 | Morten |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.13 | 0.89 | Alan |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.37 | 3.29 | Morten |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.10 | 89.60 | Morten |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Alan Varela or Morten Hjulmand?
Morten Hjulmand commands a higher market value (€45.0M vs €32.0M). Alan Varela leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. Morten Hjulmand is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Morten Hjulmand holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 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?
Alan Varela has a market value of €32.0M, while Morten Hjulmand is valued at €45.0M.