Francesco Folino vs Alessandro Bastoni
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Alessandro Bastoni commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €700K). Francesco Folino leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Alessandro Bastoni is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Alessandro Bastoni holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.7/90).
Bastoni has quietly become the most dangerous defender in Serie A that no one talks about in those terms—a left-sided centre-back who functions, in practice, as a deep-lying playmaker wearing the wrong shirt number. His passing volume sits in the top 5% of defenders in the league, and his passes into the final third rank similarly elite, meaning Inter's attacking phases are frequently being *authored* from the back.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Francesco Folino | Alessandro Bastoni | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.13 | 0.04 | Francesco |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.61 | 1.52 | Alessandro |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.38 | 0.96 | Alessandro |
| Clearances / 90 | 6.57 | 3.20 | Francesco |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.47 | 2.38 | Alessandro |
| Pass accuracy % | 82.80 | 87.90 | Alessandro |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Francesco Folino or Alessandro Bastoni?
Alessandro Bastoni commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €700K). Francesco Folino leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Alessandro Bastoni is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Alessandro Bastoni holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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?
Francesco Folino has a market value of €700K, while Alessandro Bastoni is valued at €80.0M.