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Edu Expósito vs Pablo Fornals

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

Data Verdict

Pablo Fornals commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €4.0M). Edu Expósito leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Pablo Fornals is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Edu Expósito

Midfielder
Spain
€4.0M
29 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

Pablo Fornals

Midfielder
Spain
€8.0M
30 years old
Creator
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Playing Style Profiles

Edu Expósito

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90), delivers dangerous crosses (2.6 accurate crosses/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.9 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90), active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

Pablo Fornals

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), penetrates with forward passing (8.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricEdu ExpósitoPablo FornalsEdge
Goals / 900.000.26Pablo
Assists / 900.240.20
Shots / 901.581.37Edu
Key passes / 902.852.73Edu
Passes (final 3rd) / 908.928.02Edu
Tackles won / 901.040.94Edu
Interceptions / 900.831.11Pablo
Press intensity / 902.382.68Pablo
Pass accuracy %74.8085.30Pablo

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Edu Expósito or Pablo Fornals?

Pablo Fornals commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €4.0M). Edu Expósito leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Pablo Fornals is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 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?

Edu Expósito has a market value of €4.0M, while Pablo Fornals is valued at €8.0M.

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