Carlos Zambrano vs Jorge Cuenca
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Jorge Cuenca commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €1.5M). Jorge Cuenca is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Jorge Cuenca holds the statistical edge across 4 of 4 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Zambrano remains a defensive enigma, functioning as a proactive disruptor in a Tier C environment where his reading of the game often outpaces the surrounding chaos. While his 80.7% pass accuracy suggests a standard distributor, his 44.8 passes per 90—sitting comfortably above the league average—indicates a player who demands the ball to dictate tempo from deep.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (60 passes/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.1/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Carlos Zambrano | Jorge Cuenca | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.87 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.13 | 1.64 | Jorge |
| Clearances / 90 | 3.57 | 7.12 | Jorge |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.40 | 2.29 | Jorge |
| Pass accuracy % | 80.70 | 88.30 | Jorge |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Carlos Zambrano or Jorge Cuenca?
Jorge Cuenca commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €1.5M). Jorge Cuenca is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Jorge Cuenca holds the statistical edge across 4 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?
Carlos Zambrano has a market value of €1.5M, while Jorge Cuenca is valued at €8.0M.