David Ayala vs Johnny Cardoso
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Johnny Cardoso commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €4.0M). David Ayala leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Johnny Cardoso is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), central to possession (76 touches/90), switches play with precision (7.8 long balls/90, 70% accuracy), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.5/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | David Ayala | Johnny Cardoso | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.41 | 0.28 | David |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.22 | 0.28 | David |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 7.18 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 2.14 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.81 | 1.51 | Johnny |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.48 | 2.72 | David |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.10 | 89.00 | Johnny |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — David Ayala or Johnny Cardoso?
Johnny Cardoso commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €4.0M). David Ayala leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Johnny Cardoso is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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?
David Ayala has a market value of €4.0M, while Johnny Cardoso is valued at €22.0M.