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Iago Aspas vs Álex Baena

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

Data Verdict

Álex Baena commands a higher market value (€55.0M vs €1.8M). Iago Aspas leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Álex Baena is stronger in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Iago Aspas holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Iago Aspas

Attacker
Spain
€1.8M
38 years old
Link-up Striker
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Player B

Álex Baena

Attacker
Spain
€55.0M
24 years old
Link-up Striker
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Playing Style Profiles

Iago Aspas

A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and penetrates with forward passing (8.9 final-third passes/90).

Álex Baena

A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.70 big chances/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricIago AspasÁlex BaenaEdge
Goals / 900.290.17Iago
Assists / 900.200.17
Shots / 902.051.40Iago
Key passes / 902.352.54Álex
Passes (final 3rd) / 909.245.01Iago
Tackles won / 900.970.59Iago
Press intensity / 902.092.02Iago
Pass accuracy %79.7080.50Álex

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Iago Aspas or Álex Baena?

Álex Baena commands a higher market value (€55.0M vs €1.8M). Iago Aspas leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Álex Baena is stronger in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Iago Aspas 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?

Iago Aspas has a market value of €1.8M, while Álex Baena is valued at €55.0M.

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