Chiquinho vs João Carvalho
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
João Carvalho commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €5.3M). Chiquinho leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. João Carvalho is stronger in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, João Carvalho holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Chiquinho is the kind of midfielder who makes things happen in the final third while quietly getting away with not doing much else. His key pass rate lands in the top 10% of the Super League, and his shots per 90 sit alongside the league's most trigger-happy players—numbers that tell you he operates close to goal, not as a deep orchestrator.
Carvalho is the kind of midfielder who makes the final third feel smaller—a player whose game is built around arriving in dangerous spaces and punishing teams for letting him do so. His 0.25 goals and 0.46 assists per 90 both land in the top 10% of Liga Portugal midfielders, numbers that quietly tell a story of consistent, repeatable impact rather than lucky streaks.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Chiquinho | João Carvalho | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.21 | 0.20 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.31 | 0.40 | João |
| Shots / 90 | 2.56 | 1.66 | Chiquinho |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.40 | 1.66 | Chiquinho |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.71 | 7.54 | João |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.31 | 0.88 | João |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.78 | 0.70 | Chiquinho |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.73 | 2.70 | João |
| Pass accuracy % | 73.80 | 78.50 | João |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Chiquinho or João Carvalho?
João Carvalho commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €5.3M). Chiquinho leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. João Carvalho is stronger in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, João Carvalho holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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?
Chiquinho has a market value of €5.3M, while João Carvalho is valued at €15.0M.