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João Palhinha vs João Gomes

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

Data Verdict

João Gomes commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €25.0M). João Palhinha leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. João Gomes is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

João Palhinha

Midfielder
Portugal
€25.0M
30 years old
Ball-Winner
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Player B

João Gomes

Midfielder
Brazil
€35.0M
25 years old
Ball-Winner
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Playing Style Profiles

João Palhinha

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.6 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

João Gomes

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJoão PalhinhaJoão GomesEdge
Goals / 900.180.03João
Assists / 900.090.03João
Shots / 901.240.62João
Key passes / 900.270.53João
Passes (final 3rd) / 904.555.54João
Tackles won / 902.732.28João
Interceptions / 901.241.11João
Press intensity / 902.463.41João
Pass accuracy %81.1085.50João

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — João Palhinha or João Gomes?

João Gomes commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €25.0M). João Palhinha leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. João Gomes is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 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 Palhinha has a market value of €25.0M, while João Gomes is valued at €35.0M.

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