Ivan Ilić vs Mario Pašalić
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ivan Ilić commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €7.0M). Ivan Ilić leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Mario Pašalić is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Mario Pašalić holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Ilić is the kind of midfielder who makes the game look slower than it is—not because he's languid, but because he's almost always in the right place before the problem arrives. His interceptions and key passes both sit in the top 20% of Serie A midfielders, a rare pairing that signals genuine two-way intelligence rather than a specialist's one-trick value.
Pašalić has quietly become one of Serie A's most efficient midfield connectors — a player whose value lives entirely in the spaces between the headlines. His pass accuracy sits in the top 10% of the league, but the more telling number is his 64 passes per 90, which ranks in the top 5% — this isn't a man recycling possession sideways, it's a midfielder who genuinely orchestrates.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Ivan Ilić | Mario Pašalić | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.10 | Mario |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.21 | Mario |
| Shots / 90 | 0.00 | 0.72 | Mario |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.73 | 1.75 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.41 | 8.26 | Mario |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.08 | 0.96 | Ivan |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.30 | 0.62 | Ivan |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.37 | 2.52 | Mario |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.40 | 89.30 | Mario |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Ivan Ilić or Mario Pašalić?
Ivan Ilić commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €7.0M). Ivan Ilić leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Mario Pašalić is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Mario Pašalić holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 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?
Ivan Ilić has a market value of €10.0M, while Mario Pašalić is valued at €7.0M.