Dani Ceballos vs Federico Valverde
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Federico Valverde commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €8.0M). Dani Ceballos leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Federico Valverde is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.6 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (83 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (13.1 final-third passes/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), central to possession (101 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.8/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.6/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up, top 20% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Dani Ceballos | Federico Valverde | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.05 | Federico |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.36 | Federico |
| Shots / 90 | 0.46 | 1.64 | Federico |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.37 | 1.43 | Federico |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 12.56 | 9.17 | Dani |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.87 | 0.89 | Dani |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.37 | 0.87 | Dani |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.60 | 2.51 | Dani |
| Pass accuracy % | 93.50 | 89.80 | Dani |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Dani Ceballos or Federico Valverde?
Federico Valverde commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €8.0M). Dani Ceballos leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Federico Valverde is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 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?
Dani Ceballos has a market value of €8.0M, while Federico Valverde is valued at €120.0M.