David Neres vs Matteo Politano
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
David Neres commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €8.0M). David Neres leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Matteo Politano is stronger in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Matteo Politano holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
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).
A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | David Neres | Matteo Politano | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.39 | 0.00 | David |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.16 | Matteo |
| Shots / 90 | 1.83 | 1.48 | David |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.70 | 1.31 | David |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.34 | 3.73 | Matteo |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.49 | 0.54 | Matteo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.98 | 1.48 | Matteo |
| Pass accuracy % | 82.70 | 84.30 | Matteo |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — David Neres or Matteo Politano ?
David Neres commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €8.0M). David Neres leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Matteo Politano is stronger in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Matteo Politano holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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?
David Neres has a market value of €28.0M, while Matteo Politano is valued at €8.0M.