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David Raya vs Alphonse Areola

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

Data Verdict

David Raya commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €7.0M). David Raya leads in goals conceded / 90 and pass accuracy %. Alphonse Areola is stronger in saves / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

David Raya

Goalkeeper
Spain
€35.0M
30 years old
Reliable Keeper
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Player B

Alphonse Areola

Goalkeeper
France
€7.0M
33 years old
Commanding Keeper
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Playing Style Profiles

David Raya

A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.72 conceded/90).

Alphonse Areola

A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success), reliable in goal (3.9 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.1 punches/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDavid RayaAlphonse AreolaEdge
Saves / 901.673.85Alphonse
Goals conceded / 900.721.85David
Pass accuracy %64.8046.30David

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — David Raya or Alphonse Areola?

David Raya commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €7.0M). David Raya leads in goals conceded / 90 and pass accuracy %. Alphonse Areola is stronger in saves / 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 Raya has a market value of €35.0M, while Alphonse Areola is valued at €7.0M.

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