David Ricardo vs Alessandro Bastoni
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Alessandro Bastoni commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €1.7M). David Ricardo leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Alessandro Bastoni is stronger in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.4/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Bastoni has quietly become the most dangerous defender in Serie A that no one talks about in those terms—a left-sided centre-back who functions, in practice, as a deep-lying playmaker wearing the wrong shirt number. His passing volume sits in the top 5% of defenders in the league, and his passes into the final third rank similarly elite, meaning Inter's attacking phases are frequently being *authored* from the back.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | David Ricardo | Alessandro Bastoni | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.33 | 0.00 | David |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.52 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.33 | 1.23 | David |
| Clearances / 90 | 2.67 | 3.78 | Alessandro |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.16 | 2.38 | Alessandro |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.40 | 87.30 | David |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — David Ricardo or Alessandro Bastoni?
Alessandro Bastoni commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €1.7M). David Ricardo leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Alessandro Bastoni is stronger in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 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?
David Ricardo has a market value of €1.7M, while Alessandro Bastoni is valued at €80.0M.