Diego Pituca vs Dani Silva
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Dani Silva commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €1.3M). Diego Pituca leads in goals / 90. Dani Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Dani Silva holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Pituca operates as a metronomic security blanket for a Tier C side, combining elite ball retention with a predatory instinct that belies his deeper starting position. While his 39.0 passes per 90 are merely standard for the league, his 92.3% accuracy places him in the top 10% of all midfielders, suggesting a player who prioritizes possession over risky verticality.
Silva is a metronomic safety valve operating within a Tier C environment, maintaining a staggering 100% pass completion rate that places him in the elite 5th percentile of Superliga midfielders. While his 48.2 passes per 90 suggest a high-volume facilitator, the data reveals a player who prioritizes ball retention over risk, evidenced by a pedestrian 0.64 key passes per 90.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Diego Pituca | Dani Silva | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.23 | 0.00 | Diego |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.24 | Dani |
| Shots / 90 | 0.92 | 1.19 | Dani |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.23 | 1.19 | Dani |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.69 | 1.67 | Dani |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.24 | 0.44 | Dani |
| Pass accuracy % | 92.30 | 100.00 | Dani |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Diego Pituca or Dani Silva?
Dani Silva commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €1.3M). Diego Pituca leads in goals / 90. Dani Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Dani Silva 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?
Diego Pituca has a market value of €1.3M, while Dani Silva is valued at €3.5M.