Davide Zappacosta vs Nico Paz
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Nico Paz commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €3.5M). Davide Zappacosta leads in pass accuracy %. Nico Paz is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Nico Paz holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Zappacosta remains the quintessential Italian wing-back hybrid, a tactical Swiss Army knife whose statistical profile reveals a high-volume progressor operating with the precision of a deep-lying playmaker. While his raw output of 0.05 goals per 90 appears modest, his underlying metrics paint a picture of a relentless transitional engine; he ranks in the top 20% of Serie A midfielders for both pass accuracy (85.8%) and dribbles (0.94/90), proving he is as comfortable carrying the ball into pressure as he is recycling possession.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Davide Zappacosta | Nico Paz | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.07 | 0.35 | Nico |
| Assists / 90 | 0.13 | 0.10 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.31 | 3.87 | Nico |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.44 | 1.46 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.13 | 5.83 | Nico |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.56 | 1.56 | Nico |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.59 | 0.85 | Nico |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.82 | 2.46 | Nico |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.10 | 82.90 | Davide |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Davide Zappacosta or Nico Paz?
Nico Paz commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €3.5M). Davide Zappacosta leads in pass accuracy %. Nico Paz is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Nico Paz holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 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?
Davide Zappacosta has a market value of €3.5M, while Nico Paz is valued at €65.0M.