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Charles vs Nicolò Barella

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

Data Verdict

Nicolò Barella commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €1.0M). Charles leads in interceptions / 90. Nicolò Barella is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Nicolò Barella holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Charles

Midfielder
Brazil
€1.0M
29 years old
Defensive
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Player B

Nicolò Barella

Midfielder
Italy
€60.0M
29 years old
Metronome
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Playing Style Profiles

Charles

Charles is a statistical paradox, a low-volume midfielder operating in a Tier C Serie A side who somehow maintains the goalscoring instincts of an elite second striker. While his 37.3 passes per 90 and bottom-tier pass accuracy suggest a player struggling to influence the rhythm of a match, his output tells a different story; he sits in the top 20% for goals per 90 despite taking fewer than half a shot per game.

Nicolò Barella

Barella is the engine that makes Inter's midfield breathe—a box-to-box dynamo whose footballing intelligence operates at a frequency most teammates can only follow, not match. His key pass rate sits in Serie A's top 5%, and his assist numbers land in the top 10%, meaning the creativity isn't accidental—it's systematic.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricCharlesNicolò BarellaEdge
Goals / 900.000.08Nicolò
Assists / 900.000.25Nicolò
Shots / 900.001.34Nicolò
Key passes / 900.003.44Nicolò
Passes (final 3rd) / 907.80
Tackles won / 901.17
Interceptions / 900.920.34Charles
Press intensity / 900.332.67Nicolò
Pass accuracy %82.6085.60Nicolò

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Charles or Nicolò Barella?

Nicolò Barella commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €1.0M). Charles leads in interceptions / 90. Nicolò Barella is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Nicolò Barella holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 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?

Charles has a market value of €1.0M, while Nicolò Barella is valued at €60.0M.

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