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Guillermo Varela vs Emanuele Valeri

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

Data Verdict

Emanuele Valeri commands a higher market value (€3.0M vs €1.2M). Guillermo Varela leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Emanuele Valeri is stronger in press intensity / 90. Overall, Guillermo Varela holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Guillermo Varela

Defender
Uruguay
€1.2M
33 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Emanuele Valeri

Defender
Italy
€3.0M
27 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Guillermo Varela

Varela is a defensive anomaly operating within a Tier C Serie A side, functioning as a high-volume creative engine masquerading as a traditional fullback. While his 41 passes per game suggest a player on the periphery of build-up, his impact is surgical; he sits in the top 5% of the league for both key passes and goalscoring, a statistical profile more akin to a modern wing-back than a standard defender.

Emanuele Valeri

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricGuillermo VarelaEmanuele ValeriEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 901.591.16Guillermo
Interceptions / 901.241.01Guillermo
Clearances / 902.371.84Guillermo
Press intensity / 901.622.11Emanuele
Pass accuracy %88.6071.70Guillermo

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Guillermo Varela or Emanuele Valeri?

Emanuele Valeri commands a higher market value (€3.0M vs €1.2M). Guillermo Varela leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Emanuele Valeri is stronger in press intensity / 90. Overall, Guillermo Varela 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?

Guillermo Varela has a market value of €1.2M, while Emanuele Valeri is valued at €3.0M.

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