Ilya Zabarnyi vs Leonardo Balerdi
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ilya Zabarnyi commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €20.0M). Ilya Zabarnyi leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Leonardo Balerdi is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Ilya Zabarnyi holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (79 passes/90), central to possession (87 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), central to possession (84 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.6/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Ilya Zabarnyi | Leonardo Balerdi | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.09 | 0.00 | Ilya |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.81 | 1.18 | Leonardo |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.04 | 0.50 | Ilya |
| Clearances / 90 | 3.13 | 4.01 | Leonardo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.44 | 2.24 | Ilya |
| Pass accuracy % | 94.30 | 91.80 | Ilya |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Ilya Zabarnyi or Leonardo Balerdi?
Ilya Zabarnyi commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €20.0M). Ilya Zabarnyi leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Leonardo Balerdi is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Ilya Zabarnyi holds the statistical edge across 4 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?
Ilya Zabarnyi has a market value of €50.0M, while Leonardo Balerdi is valued at €20.0M.