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Souza vs Marco Palestra

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

Data Verdict

Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €12.0M). Souza leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Souza holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Souza

Defender
Brazil
€12.0M
19 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Marco Palestra

Defender
Italy
€25.0M
21 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Souza

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Marco Palestra

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSouzaMarco PalestraEdge
Goals / 900.050.00
Tackles won / 900.97
Interceptions / 901.390.57Souza
Clearances / 902.891.19Souza
Press intensity / 902.521.82Souza
Pass accuracy %84.6085.40Marco

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Souza or Marco Palestra?

Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €12.0M). Souza leads in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Souza 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?

Souza has a market value of €12.0M, while Marco Palestra is valued at €25.0M.

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