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Giorgian de Arrascaeta vs Nico Paz

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

Data Verdict

Nico Paz commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €15.0M). Giorgian de Arrascaeta leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Nico Paz is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Nico Paz holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Giorgian de Arrascaeta

Midfielder
Uruguay
€15.0M
31 years old
Creative
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Player B

Nico Paz

Midfielder
Argentina
€65.0M
21 years old
Creator
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Playing Style Profiles

Giorgian de Arrascaeta

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.68 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.53 assists/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.64 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.0/90) and top 10% creator in the league.

Nico Paz

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricGiorgian de ArrascaetaNico PazEdge
Goals / 900.360.35
Assists / 900.120.10
Shots / 903.133.87Nico
Key passes / 902.771.46Giorgian
Passes (final 3rd) / 903.905.83Nico
Tackles won / 900.391.56Nico
Interceptions / 900.000.85Nico
Press intensity / 901.602.46Nico
Pass accuracy %83.9082.90Giorgian

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Giorgian de Arrascaeta or Nico Paz?

Nico Paz commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €15.0M). Giorgian de Arrascaeta leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Nico Paz is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Nico Paz holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?

Giorgian de Arrascaeta has a market value of €15.0M, while Nico Paz is valued at €65.0M.

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