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David Neres  vs M'Bala Nzola

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

Data Verdict

David Neres  commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €6.0M). David Neres  leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. M'Bala Nzola is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

David Neres 

Attacker
Brazil
€28.0M
29 years old
Inside Forward
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Player B

M'Bala Nzola

Attacker
Angola
€6.0M
29 years old
Complete Forward
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Playing Style Profiles

David Neres 

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.66 big chances/90).

M'Bala Nzola

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDavid Neres M'Bala NzolaEdge
Goals / 900.390.00David
Assists / 900.000.00
Shots / 901.832.85M'Bala
Key passes / 901.701.09David
Passes (final 3rd) / 902.342.56M'Bala
Tackles won / 900.490.17David
Press intensity / 900.981.86M'Bala
Pass accuracy %82.7078.60David

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — David Neres  or M'Bala Nzola?

David Neres  commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €6.0M). David Neres  leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. M'Bala Nzola is stronger in shots / 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?

David Neres  has a market value of €28.0M, while M'Bala Nzola is valued at €6.0M.

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