Nicolás de la Cruz vs Andrey Santos
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Andrey Santos commands a higher market value (€45.0M vs €9.0M). Nicolás de la Cruz leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Nicolás de la Cruz holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (76 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (90 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (3.0/90) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nicolás de la Cruz | Andrey Santos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.27 | 0.77 | Nicolás |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.70 | 0.62 | Nicolás |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 5.57 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.11 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 2.12 | 1.47 | Nicolás |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.87 | 2.16 | Nicolás |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.70 | 89.40 | Nicolás |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nicolás de la Cruz or Andrey Santos?
Andrey Santos commands a higher market value (€45.0M vs €9.0M). Nicolás de la Cruz leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Nicolás de la Cruz holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 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?
Nicolás de la Cruz has a market value of €9.0M, while Andrey Santos is valued at €45.0M.