Iago vs Carlos Romero
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Carlos Romero commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €6.5M). Iago leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Carlos Romero is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Iago is the rare Serie A defender who looks more dangerous with the ball at his feet than without it — a passing architect operating from the backline. His 5.13 passes into the final third per 90 places him in the top 20% of league defenders, and his dribbling rate sits in the top 10%, numbers that belong to a midfielder wearing the wrong shirt.
A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Iago | Carlos Romero | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.18 | Carlos |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.03 | 1.70 | Carlos |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.37 | 1.16 | Iago |
| Clearances / 90 | 3.76 | 1.87 | Iago |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.11 | 2.80 | Carlos |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.50 | 77.80 | Iago |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Iago or Carlos Romero?
Carlos Romero commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €6.5M). Iago leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Carlos Romero is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 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?
Iago has a market value of €6.5M, while Carlos Romero is valued at €25.0M.