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João Cancelo vs Derick Poloni

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

Data Verdict

João Cancelo leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Derick Poloni is stronger in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

João Cancelo

Defender
Portugal
€9.0M
31 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Derick Poloni

Defender
Brazil
N/A
32 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

João Cancelo

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90).

Derick Poloni

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJoão CanceloDerick PoloniEdge
Goals / 900.200.06João
Tackles won / 901.22
Interceptions / 901.180.75João
Clearances / 901.762.50Derick
Press intensity / 900.391.76Derick
Pass accuracy %84.8064.20João

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — João Cancelo or Derick Poloni?

João Cancelo leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Derick Poloni is stronger in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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?

João Cancelo has a market value of €9.0M, while Derick Poloni is valued at N/A.

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