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César Azpilicueta vs Ferland Mendy 

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

Data Verdict

Ferland Mendy  commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €1.2M). César Azpilicueta leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Ferland Mendy  is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, César Azpilicueta holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

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Player A

César Azpilicueta

Defender
Spain
€1.2M
36 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Ferland Mendy 

Defender
France
€6.0M
30 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

César Azpilicueta

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), central to possession (77 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Ferland Mendy 

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricCésar AzpilicuetaFerland Mendy Edge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 901.44
Interceptions / 902.101.59César
Clearances / 903.741.59César
Press intensity / 902.510.68César
Pass accuracy %87.1096.60Ferland

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — César Azpilicueta or Ferland Mendy ?

Ferland Mendy  commands a higher market value (€6.0M vs €1.2M). César Azpilicueta leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Ferland Mendy  is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, César Azpilicueta holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 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?

César Azpilicueta has a market value of €1.2M, while Ferland Mendy  is valued at €6.0M.

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