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Diego Lainez vs Álex Baena

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Álex Baena commands a higher market value (€55.0M vs €6.0M). Diego Lainez leads in shots / 90 and tackles won / 90. Álex Baena is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Diego Lainez

Attacker
Mexico
€6.0M
25 years old
Forward
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Player B

Álex Baena

Attacker
Spain
€55.0M
24 years old
Link-up Striker
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Playing Style Profiles

Diego Lainez

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90).

Álex Baena

A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.70 big chances/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDiego LainezÁlex BaenaEdge
Goals / 900.220.17
Assists / 900.220.17
Shots / 901.641.40Diego
Key passes / 902.042.54Álex
Passes (final 3rd) / 903.605.01Álex
Tackles won / 901.290.59Diego
Press intensity / 902.042.02
Pass accuracy %77.8080.50Álex

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Diego Lainez or Álex Baena?

Álex Baena commands a higher market value (€55.0M vs €6.0M). Diego Lainez leads in shots / 90 and tackles won / 90. Álex Baena is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 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?

Diego Lainez has a market value of €6.0M, while Álex Baena is valued at €55.0M.

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