Diego Rico vs Carlos Romero
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Carlos Romero commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €1.2M). Diego Rico leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Carlos Romero is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Carlos Romero holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
Based on per-90 statistics · How we compare players →
Playing Style Profiles
A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (11.3 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (5.8/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Diego Rico | Carlos Romero | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.18 | Carlos |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.58 | 1.70 | Carlos |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.45 | 1.16 | Diego |
| Clearances / 90 | 2.90 | 1.87 | Diego |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.33 | 2.80 | Carlos |
| Pass accuracy % | 64.00 | 77.80 | Carlos |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Diego Rico or Carlos Romero?
Carlos Romero commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €1.2M). Diego Rico leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Carlos Romero is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Carlos Romero holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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?
Diego Rico has a market value of €1.2M, while Carlos Romero is valued at €25.0M.