Davide Zappacosta vs Rolando Mandragora
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Rolando Mandragora commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €3.5M). Davide Zappacosta leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Rolando Mandragora is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Rolando Mandragora holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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.
Mandragora occupies a peculiar space in Serie A's midfield ecosystem: a box-to-box presence who scores like a forward but battles like a defensive anchor. His duel win rate sits in the top 5% of the entire league—a figure that dwarfs his reputation—while his aerial dominance (top 10%) makes him a physical force most opponents simply aren't prepared for.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Davide Zappacosta | Rolando Mandragora | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.07 | 0.22 | Rolando |
| Assists / 90 | 0.13 | 0.15 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.31 | 2.84 | Rolando |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.44 | 1.60 | Rolando |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.13 | 4.91 | Rolando |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.56 | 0.89 | Rolando |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.59 | 0.51 | Davide |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.82 | 1.39 | Davide |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.10 | 84.30 | 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 Rolando Mandragora?
Rolando Mandragora commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €3.5M). Davide Zappacosta leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Rolando Mandragora is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Rolando Mandragora holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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 Rolando Mandragora is valued at €10.0M.