Nacho Fernández vs Baptiste Santamaria
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Baptiste Santamaria commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €1.9M). Nacho Fernández leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Baptiste Santamaria is stronger in interceptions / 90. Overall, Nacho Fernández holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (64 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (3.2/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nacho Fernández | Baptiste Santamaria | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.16 | 0.00 | Nacho |
| Assists / 90 | 0.16 | 0.00 | Nacho |
| Shots / 90 | 1.62 | 0.55 | Nacho |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.30 | 0.28 | Nacho |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 7.13 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.60 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.57 | 1.10 | Baptiste |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.98 | 2.58 | Nacho |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.10 | 80.90 | Nacho |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nacho Fernández or Baptiste Santamaria?
Baptiste Santamaria commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €1.9M). Nacho Fernández leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Baptiste Santamaria is stronger in interceptions / 90. Overall, Nacho Fernández holds the statistical edge across 6 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?
Nacho Fernández has a market value of €1.9M, while Baptiste Santamaria is valued at €4.5M.