Damián Rodríguez vs Exequiel Palacios
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Damián Rodríguez leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Exequiel Palacios is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Damián Rodríguez Sousa is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.55 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (79 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.78 big chances/90), central to possession (94 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Damián Rodríguez | Exequiel Palacios | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.39 | 0.27 | Damián |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.64 | 0.81 | Damián |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 14.55 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.23 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.67 | 1.88 | Exequiel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.23 | 2.61 | Exequiel |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.30 | 90.20 | Damián |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Damián Rodríguez or Exequiel Palacios?
Damián Rodríguez leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Exequiel Palacios is stronger in interceptions / 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?
Damián Rodríguez has a market value of N/A, while Exequiel Palacios is valued at €30.0M.