Fabinho vs Fabián Ruiz
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Fabián Ruiz commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €13.0M). Fabinho leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Fabián Ruiz is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Fabián Ruiz holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 comparable metrics.
Based on per-90 statistics · How we compare players →
Playing Style Profiles
Fabinho has quietly rebuilt himself into the kind of deep-lying metronome that Saudi football's top tier increasingly demands—a player whose value lives entirely in what doesn't happen when he's on the pitch. His 93% pass accuracy places him in the league's top 10%, but the more telling number is his 58.7 passes per 90, ranking top 20%—this isn't a man recycling sideways balls, he's the engine keeping possession ticking.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), heavily involved in possession (102 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (17.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (114 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.9 long balls/90, 76% accuracy), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Fabinho | Fabián Ruiz | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.04 | 0.14 | Fabián |
| Assists / 90 | 0.08 | 0.27 | Fabián |
| Shots / 90 | 0.53 | 1.63 | Fabián |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.83 | 2.04 | Fabián |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.52 | 13.57 | Fabián |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.16 | 0.79 | Fabinho |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.29 | 1.36 | Fabián |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.55 | 2.04 | Fabinho |
| Pass accuracy % | 92.50 | 93.40 | Fabián |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Fabinho or Fabián Ruiz?
Fabián Ruiz commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €13.0M). Fabinho leads in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. Fabián Ruiz is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Fabián Ruiz holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 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?
Fabinho has a market value of €13.0M, while Fabián Ruiz is valued at €40.0M.