Daniel Podence vs Ivan Cavaleiro
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ivan Cavaleiro commands a higher market value (€11.8M vs €5.0M). Daniel Podence leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Ivan Cavaleiro is stronger in goals / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Podence is the rare attacker who influences a game primarily through the pass rather than the finish—a creator wearing a striker's number. Operating in the Super League, his 2.47 key passes and 0.43 assists per 90 both land in the top 5% of all attackers, figures that reveal a player fundamentally wired to unlock teammates rather than hunt personal glory.
Cavaleiro is the kind of attacker who makes a team tick without ever dominating the highlights reel. Operating in Liga Portugal, his passes into the final third rank in the top 10% among forwards—a figure that quietly reframes what he actually is: not a finisher, but a connector.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Daniel Podence | Ivan Cavaleiro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.15 | 0.21 | Ivan |
| Assists / 90 | 0.37 | 0.00 | Daniel |
| Shots / 90 | 3.01 | 2.01 | Daniel |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.50 | 1.80 | Daniel |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.68 | 3.59 | Daniel |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.34 | 0.32 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.60 | 2.09 | Ivan |
| Pass accuracy % | 73.10 | 77.80 | Ivan |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Daniel Podence or Ivan Cavaleiro?
Ivan Cavaleiro commands a higher market value (€11.8M vs €5.0M). Daniel Podence leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Ivan Cavaleiro is stronger in goals / 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?
Daniel Podence has a market value of €5.0M, while Ivan Cavaleiro is valued at €11.8M.