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Fernando Pacheco vs Joel Robles

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

Data Verdict

Joel Robles commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €2.2M). Fernando Pacheco leads in saves / 90 and goals conceded / 90. Overall, Fernando Pacheco holds the statistical edge across 3 of 3 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Fernando Pacheco

Goalkeeper
Spain
€2.2M
33 years old
Traditional Keeper
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Player B

Joel Robles

Goalkeeper
Spain
€4.0M
35 years old
Traditional Keeper
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Playing Style Profiles

Fernando Pacheco

Pacheco is a traditional shot-stopper evolving into a secondary playmaker for a Tier C side that frequently finds itself under the cosh. While his 20.1 passes per 90 suggest a low-volume distributor, the quality of those touches is elite; he ranks in the top 30% for passes into the final third, proving he doesn't just clear danger—he initiates transitions.

Joel Robles

Robles is the quintessential "sweeper-keeper" operating in a Tier C environment, functioning less like a traditional shot-stopper and more like a high-risk, high-reward eleven-man outfield component. While his 58.6% pass accuracy sits below the league average, this figure is a deceptive byproduct of his tactical bravery; he ranks in the top 20% for passes into the final third, proving he is hunting for line-breaking transitions rather than padding stats with lateral safety.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricFernando PachecoJoel RoblesEdge
Saves / 903.572.63Fernando
Goals conceded / 901.571.70Fernando
Pass accuracy %71.2056.70Fernando

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Fernando Pacheco or Joel Robles?

Joel Robles commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €2.2M). Fernando Pacheco leads in saves / 90 and goals conceded / 90. Overall, Fernando Pacheco holds the statistical edge across 3 of 3 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?

Fernando Pacheco has a market value of €2.2M, while Joel Robles is valued at €4.0M.

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