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Donny van de Beek vs Rafa Rodríguez

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

Data Verdict

Rafa Rodríguez commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €2.0M). Donny van de Beek leads in interceptions / 90. Rafa Rodríguez is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Rafa Rodríguez holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Donny van de Beek

Midfielder
Netherlands
€2.0M
29 years old
Balanced Midfielder
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Player B

Rafa Rodríguez

Midfielder
Spain
€15.0M
22 years old
Creator
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Playing Style Profiles

Donny van de Beek

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.76 big chances/90).

Rafa Rodríguez

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDonny van de BeekRafa RodríguezEdge
Goals / 900.130.54Rafa
Assists / 900.130.18
Shots / 901.143.25Rafa
Key passes / 901.141.26Rafa
Interceptions / 900.690.36Donny
Press intensity / 900.862.17Rafa
Pass accuracy %33.3076.60Rafa

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Donny van de Beek or Rafa Rodríguez?

Rafa Rodríguez commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €2.0M). Donny van de Beek leads in interceptions / 90. Rafa Rodríguez is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Rafa Rodríguez holds the statistical edge across 5 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?

Donny van de Beek has a market value of €2.0M, while Rafa Rodríguez is valued at €15.0M.

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