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Edimilson Fernandes vs Diogo Gonçalves

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€2.5M vs €3.0M). Edimilson Fernandes leads in assists / 90 and interceptions / 90. Diogo Gonçalves is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Edimilson Fernandes

Midfielder
Switzerland
€2.5M
30 years old
Creative
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Player B

Diogo Gonçalves

Attacker
Portugal
€3.0M
29 years old
Creative
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Playing Style Profiles

Edimilson Fernandes

Fernandes is a multifaceted Swiss metronome who functions as both the primary architect and the defensive safety net for a Tier C outfit in the Super League. While his 88.2% pass accuracy suggests a safe, sideways operator, the data reveals a far more aggressive profile; he sits in the top 20% of the league for both passes per 90 and key passes, proving he can maintain ball security without sacrificing verticality.

Diogo Gonçalves

Gonçalves is a high-volume trigger-man operating as a sophisticated creative hub within a Tier-C Super Lig side that often struggles to match his vision. While his 83.3% pass accuracy suggests a safe distributor, the reality is far more aggressive; he ranks in the top 5% of the league for shots (2.69/90) and the top 20% for key passes, proving he is the primary engine of chance creation rather than a mere passenger.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricEdimilson FernandesDiogo GonçalvesEdge
Goals / 900.000.81Diogo
Assists / 900.580.00Edimilson
Shots / 900.731.62Diogo
Key passes / 901.172.03Diogo
Interceptions / 901.170.41Edimilson
Press intensity / 900.550.26Edimilson
Pass accuracy %88.9083.30Edimilson

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Edimilson Fernandes or Diogo Gonçalves?

Both players are valued similarly (€2.5M vs €3.0M). Edimilson Fernandes leads in assists / 90 and interceptions / 90. Diogo Gonçalves is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 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?

Edimilson Fernandes has a market value of €2.5M, while Diogo Gonçalves is valued at €3.0M.

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