Dimitri Payet vs Lucas Paquetá
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€29.3M vs €35.0M). Dimitri Payet leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Lucas Paquetá is stronger in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Payet remains one of football's great anachronisms—a creator who bends matches to his will through vision and technique rather than athleticism or industry. His 2.19 key passes per 90 places him in the top 20% of Serie A midfielders, and when you combine that with goals and assists both sitting in the same elite bracket, you're looking at a genuine output midfielder, not merely a facilitator.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Dimitri Payet | Lucas Paquetá | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.22 | 0.24 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.22 | 0.06 | Dimitri |
| Shots / 90 | 1.02 | 1.36 | Lucas |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.19 | 1.36 | Dimitri |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 7.80 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.24 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.58 | 0.53 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.20 | 2.27 | Lucas |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.90 | 75.60 | Dimitri |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Dimitri Payet or Lucas Paquetá?
Both players are valued similarly (€29.3M vs €35.0M). Dimitri Payet leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Lucas Paquetá is stronger in shots / 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?
Dimitri Payet has a market value of €29.3M, while Lucas Paquetá is valued at €35.0M.