Cristiano Ronaldo vs Mohamed Salah
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Mohamed Salah commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €12.0M). Cristiano Ronaldo leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Mohamed Salah is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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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.
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Cristiano Ronaldo | Mohamed Salah | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.95 | 0.31 | Cristiano |
| Assists / 90 | 0.08 | 0.26 | Mohamed |
| Shots / 90 | 5.82 | 2.80 | Cristiano |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.95 | 2.14 | Mohamed |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.71 | 1.68 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.10 | 0.40 | Mohamed |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.33 | 1.47 | Mohamed |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.60 | 76.60 | 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 Mohamed Salah?
Mohamed Salah commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €12.0M). Cristiano Ronaldo leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Mohamed Salah is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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 Mohamed Salah is valued at €30.0M.