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Fabián Balbuena vs Rúben Fernandes

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

Data Verdict

Fabián Balbuena leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Fabián Balbuena holds the statistical edge across 4 of 4 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Fabián Balbuena

Defender
Paraguay
€1.5M
34 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Rúben Fernandes

Defender
Portugal
N/A
40 years old
Ball-Playing
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Playing Style Profiles

Fabián Balbuena

Fabián Cornelio Balbuena González is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

Rúben Fernandes

Ruben Miguel Marques dos Santos Fernandes is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricFabián BalbuenaRúben FernandesEdge
Goals / 900.000.04
Tackles won / 901.00
Interceptions / 901.451.20Fabián
Clearances / 904.353.92Fabián
Press intensity / 901.780.42Fabián
Pass accuracy %85.6085.40Fabián

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Fabián Balbuena or Rúben Fernandes?

Fabián Balbuena leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Fabián Balbuena holds the statistical edge across 4 of 4 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?

Fabián Balbuena has a market value of €1.5M, while Rúben Fernandes is valued at N/A.

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