João Palhinha vs Martín Zubimendi
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Martín Zubimendi commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €25.0M). João Palhinha leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Martín Zubimendi 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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Playing Style Profiles
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.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | João Palhinha | Martín Zubimendi | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.18 | 0.15 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.09 | 0.03 | João |
| Shots / 90 | 1.24 | 0.83 | João |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.27 | 0.59 | Martín |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.55 | 6.77 | Martín |
| Tackles won / 90 | 2.73 | 1.07 | João |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.24 | 1.27 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.46 | 2.14 | João |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.10 | 87.60 | Martín |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — João Palhinha or Martín Zubimendi?
Martín Zubimendi commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €25.0M). João Palhinha leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Martín Zubimendi 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 Martín Zubimendi is valued at €80.0M.