Exequiel Palacios vs Damián Rodríguez
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Exequiel Palacios leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Damián Rodríguez is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.55 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (79 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.78 big chances/90), central to possession (94 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Damián Rodríguez Sousa is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Exequiel Palacios | Damián Rodríguez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.27 | 0.39 | Damián |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.81 | 1.64 | Damián |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 14.55 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.23 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.88 | 0.67 | Exequiel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.61 | 0.23 | Exequiel |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.20 | 91.30 | Damián |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Exequiel Palacios or Damián Rodríguez?
Exequiel Palacios leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Damián Rodríguez is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 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?
Exequiel Palacios has a market value of €30.0M, while Damián Rodríguez is valued at N/A.