Alan Varela vs Manu Silva
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Alan Varela commands a higher market value (€32.0M vs €10.0M). Alan Varela leads in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Manu Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Manu Silva holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.33 big chances/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and switches play with precision (8.6 long balls/90, 66% accuracy).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Alan Varela | Manu Silva | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.08 | 0.13 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.13 | Manu |
| Shots / 90 | 0.97 | 1.52 | Manu |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.73 | 1.38 | Manu |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.54 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.41 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.13 | 1.52 | Manu |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.37 | 1.63 | Alan |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.10 | 81.50 | Alan |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Alan Varela or Manu Silva?
Alan Varela commands a higher market value (€32.0M vs €10.0M). Alan Varela leads in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. Manu Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Manu Silva 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?
Alan Varela has a market value of €32.0M, while Manu Silva is valued at €10.0M.