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Daniel Podence vs Pedro Gonçalves

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

Data Verdict

Pedro Gonçalves commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €5.0M). Daniel Podence leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Pedro Gonçalves is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Daniel Podence

Attacker
Portugal
€5.0M
30 years old
Complete Forward
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Player B

Pedro Gonçalves

Attacker
Portugal
€30.0M
27 years old
Prolific
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Playing Style Profiles

Daniel Podence

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.

Pedro Gonçalves

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.64 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDaniel PodencePedro GonçalvesEdge
Goals / 900.150.61Pedro
Assists / 900.370.33
Shots / 903.013.74Pedro
Key passes / 902.502.43Daniel
Passes (final 3rd) / 904.684.15Daniel
Tackles won / 900.340.54Pedro
Press intensity / 901.601.52Daniel
Pass accuracy %73.1080.20Pedro

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Daniel Podence or Pedro Gonçalves?

Pedro Gonçalves commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €5.0M). Daniel Podence leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Pedro Gonçalves is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 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 Pedro Gonçalves is valued at €30.0M.

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