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Hugo Sotelo vs Federico Valverde

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

Data Verdict

Federico Valverde commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €9.0M). Hugo Sotelo leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Federico Valverde is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Hugo Sotelo

Midfielder
Spain
€9.0M
22 years old
Metronome
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Player B

Federico Valverde

Midfielder
Uruguay
€120.0M
27 years old
Metronome
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Playing Style Profiles

Hugo Sotelo

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (69 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (81 touches/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

Federico Valverde

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricHugo SoteloFederico ValverdeEdge
Goals / 900.000.05Federico
Assists / 900.250.36Federico
Shots / 900.081.64Federico
Key passes / 902.091.43Hugo
Passes (final 3rd) / 909.359.17Hugo
Tackles won / 900.990.89Hugo
Interceptions / 900.670.87Federico
Press intensity / 902.802.51Hugo
Pass accuracy %91.9089.80Hugo

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Hugo Sotelo or Federico Valverde?

Federico Valverde commands a higher market value (€120.0M vs €9.0M). Hugo Sotelo leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Federico Valverde is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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?

Hugo Sotelo has a market value of €9.0M, while Federico Valverde is valued at €120.0M.

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