Cristiano Ronaldo vs Erling Haaland
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Erling Haaland commands a higher market value (€200.0M vs €12.0M). Cristiano Ronaldo leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Erling Haaland is stronger in assists / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Cristiano Ronaldo holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Ronaldo remains one of sport's great paradoxes: a player whose legend was built on relentless pressing and explosive dribbling, yet whose current data tells a fundamentally different story. In the Saudi Pro League, he ranks in the top 5% for both goals and shots per 90—0.98 goals and 5.77 attempts—numbers that confirm the finishing instinct is stubbornly intact.
Haaland exists in a category so singular that comparing him to other forwards almost feels like a category error. His 0.82 goals per 90 places him firmly in the top 5% of Premier League attackers—not through accumulation, but through ruthless, repeatable execution.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Cristiano Ronaldo | Erling Haaland | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.95 | 0.81 | Cristiano |
| Assists / 90 | 0.08 | 0.25 | Erling |
| Shots / 90 | 5.82 | 3.89 | Cristiano |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.95 | 0.75 | Cristiano |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.71 | 1.23 | Cristiano |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.10 | 0.30 | Erling |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.33 | 0.59 | Erling |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.60 | 65.00 | Cristiano |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Cristiano Ronaldo or Erling Haaland?
Erling Haaland commands a higher market value (€200.0M vs €12.0M). Cristiano Ronaldo leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Erling Haaland is stronger in assists / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Cristiano Ronaldo holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Cristiano Ronaldo has a market value of €12.0M, while Erling Haaland is valued at €200.0M.