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Carlos Baleba vs Dário Essugo

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

Data Verdict

Carlos Baleba commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €20.0M). Carlos Baleba leads in press intensity / 90. Dário Essugo is stronger in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Dário Essugo holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Carlos Baleba

Midfielder
Cameroon
€60.0M
22 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

Dário Essugo

Midfielder
Portugal
€20.0M
21 years old
Defensive
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Playing Style Profiles

Carlos Baleba

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

Dário Essugo

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricCarlos BalebaDário EssugoEdge
Goals / 900.000.05
Assists / 900.000.00
Shots / 901.041.05
Key passes / 900.350.65Dário
Passes (final 3rd) / 903.74
Tackles won / 901.06
Interceptions / 901.681.85Dário
Press intensity / 903.062.08Carlos
Pass accuracy %85.6085.80Dário

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Carlos Baleba or Dário Essugo?

Carlos Baleba commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €20.0M). Carlos Baleba leads in press intensity / 90. Dário Essugo is stronger in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Dário Essugo holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Carlos Baleba has a market value of €60.0M, while Dário Essugo is valued at €20.0M.

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