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Ethan Ampadu vs Dário Essugo

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€20.0M vs €20.0M). Ethan Ampadu leads in press intensity / 90. Dário Essugo is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Dário Essugo holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Ethan Ampadu

Midfielder
Wales
€20.0M
25 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

Dário Essugo

Midfielder
Portugal
€20.0M
21 years old
Defensive
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Playing Style Profiles

Ethan Ampadu

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in play (68 touches/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Dário Essugo

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricEthan AmpaduDário EssugoEdge
Goals / 900.030.05
Assists / 900.030.00
Shots / 900.801.05Dário
Key passes / 900.580.65Dário
Passes (final 3rd) / 906.18
Tackles won / 901.39
Interceptions / 901.531.85Dário
Press intensity / 902.952.08Ethan
Pass accuracy %85.3085.80Dário

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Ethan Ampadu or Dário Essugo?

Both players are valued similarly (€20.0M vs €20.0M). Ethan Ampadu leads in press intensity / 90. Dário Essugo is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Dário Essugo holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Ethan Ampadu has a market value of €20.0M, while Dário Essugo is valued at €20.0M.

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