Pio Esposito vs Matteo Cancellieri
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Pio Esposito commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €5.5M). Pio Esposito leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Matteo Cancellieri is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Esposito has carved out a niche in Serie A that few young attackers manage: a physically dominant, assist-generating forward who makes defenders work harder off the ball than on it. His aerial win rate sits in the top 5% of the league—not a marginal edge but a genuine weapon, the kind that changes how opponents set up defensively.
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (4.2/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Pio Esposito | Matteo Cancellieri | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.32 | 0.25 | Pio |
| Assists / 90 | 0.64 | 0.08 | Pio |
| Shots / 90 | 3.52 | 2.13 | Pio |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.92 | 0.82 | Pio |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.78 | 2.27 | Matteo |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.32 | 1.32 | Matteo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.97 | 1.81 | Matteo |
| Pass accuracy % | 74.90 | 75.20 | Matteo |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Pio Esposito or Matteo Cancellieri?
Pio Esposito commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €5.5M). Pio Esposito leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Matteo Cancellieri is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 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?
Pio Esposito has a market value of €35.0M, while Matteo Cancellieri is valued at €5.5M.