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Ian Maatsen vs Riccardo Calafiori

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

Data Verdict

Riccardo Calafiori commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €25.0M). Ian Maatsen leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Riccardo Calafiori is stronger in goals / 90. Overall, Ian Maatsen holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Ian Maatsen

Defender
Netherlands
€25.0M
24 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Riccardo Calafiori

Defender
Italy
€50.0M
23 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Ian Maatsen

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Riccardo Calafiori

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricIan MaatsenRiccardo CalafioriEdge
Goals / 900.000.06Riccardo
Tackles won / 901.861.11Ian
Interceptions / 901.020.91Ian
Clearances / 903.352.83Ian
Press intensity / 902.622.19Ian
Pass accuracy %85.8085.20Ian

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Ian Maatsen or Riccardo Calafiori?

Riccardo Calafiori commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €25.0M). Ian Maatsen leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Riccardo Calafiori is stronger in goals / 90. Overall, Ian Maatsen holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 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?

Ian Maatsen has a market value of €25.0M, while Riccardo Calafiori is valued at €50.0M.

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