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Federico Varela vs Roberto Olabe

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

Data Verdict

Roberto Olabe commands a higher market value (€3.0M vs €1.0M). Federico Varela leads in assists / 90. Roberto Olabe is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Roberto Olabe holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Federico Varela

Midfielder
Argentina
€1.0M
30 years old
Midfielder
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Player B

Roberto Olabe

Midfielder
Spain
€3.0M
30 years old
Box-to-Box
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Playing Style Profiles

Federico Varela

Varela is a high-variance creative engine operating in the periphery of the Europa Conference League, functioning as a low-volume, high-leverage playmaker for a Tier C side. While his 360-minute sample size is limited, an assist rate of 0.25 per 90 puts him comfortably in the top 20% of his positional peers, suggesting a player who prioritizes the "killer ball" over ball retention.

Roberto Olabe

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricFederico VarelaRoberto OlabeEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Assists / 900.250.16Federico
Shots / 900.000.49Roberto
Key passes / 900.000.82Roberto
Passes (final 3rd) / 900.00
Tackles won / 900.00
Interceptions / 900.000.90Roberto
Press intensity / 900.000.32Roberto
Pass accuracy %83.20

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Federico Varela or Roberto Olabe?

Roberto Olabe commands a higher market value (€3.0M vs €1.0M). Federico Varela leads in assists / 90. Roberto Olabe is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Roberto Olabe holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Federico Varela has a market value of €1.0M, while Roberto Olabe is valued at €3.0M.

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