José Fonte vs Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€5.6M vs €5.0M). José Fonte leads in pass accuracy %. Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Fonte is what happens when a veteran defender distils decades of experience into pure positional intelligence—still reading the game better than men half his age in Liga Portugal. His duel win rate sits in the top 5% of league defenders, a figure that speaks to anticipation rather than athleticism; he's not beating opponents through pace, he's simply arriving first.
Santos is the kind of defender who wins the fight before the ball even arrives—a physical enforcer whose aerial dominance places him in Liga Portugal's top 5%, a league not short of physical centre-backs. His duel win rate of 73.3% ranks top 10%, and his pressing intensity sits in the top 20%, painting a picture of a defender who hunts rather than waits.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | José Fonte | Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.06 | 0.09 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.32 | 1.29 | Aderllan |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.88 | 1.05 | Aderllan |
| Clearances / 90 | 6.88 | 9.43 | Aderllan |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.23 | 2.30 | Aderllan |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.90 | 74.90 | José |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — José Fonte or Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos?
Both players are valued similarly (€5.6M vs €5.0M). José Fonte leads in pass accuracy %. Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?
José Fonte has a market value of €5.6M, while Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos is valued at €5.0M.