David Luiz vs Gabriel Magalhães
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Gabriel Magalhães commands a higher market value (€75.0M vs €8.7M). David Luiz leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Gabriel Magalhães is stronger in tackles won / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, David Luiz holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Luiz remains one of football's most polarising defenders — a player whose highlights reel and disaster reel are often filmed in the same ninety minutes. At 543 minutes of Champions League data, the sample is partial, but the patterns are familiar.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success), central to possession (71 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.3 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.7/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | David Luiz | Gabriel Magalhães | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.17 | 0.10 | David |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.43 | 0.66 | Gabriel |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.16 | 0.79 | David |
| Clearances / 90 | 6.63 | 5.99 | David |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.28 | 1.29 | David |
| Pass accuracy % | 70.20 | 88.20 | Gabriel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — David Luiz or Gabriel Magalhães?
Gabriel Magalhães commands a higher market value (€75.0M vs €8.7M). David Luiz leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Gabriel Magalhães is stronger in tackles won / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, David Luiz holds the statistical edge across 4 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?
David Luiz has a market value of €8.7M, while Gabriel Magalhães is valued at €75.0M.