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João Cruz vs André Franco

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

Data Verdict

André Franco commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €1.2M). João Cruz leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. André Franco is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, João Cruz holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.

Based on per-90 statistics · How we compare players →

Player A

João Cruz

Midfielder
Brazil
€1.2M
20 years old
Creative
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Player B

André Franco

Midfielder
Portugal
€4.0M
28 years old
Creative
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Playing Style Profiles

João Cruz

João Victor Machado Cruz is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.

André Franco

André Filipe Russo Franco is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJoão CruzAndré FrancoEdge
Goals / 900.340.25João
Assists / 900.170.00João
Shots / 903.551.39João
Key passes / 901.691.52João
Passes (final 3rd) / 907.44
Tackles won / 901.52
Interceptions / 901.180.63João
Press intensity / 901.760.22João
Pass accuracy %80.2088.20André

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — João Cruz or André Franco?

André Franco commands a higher market value (€4.0M vs €1.2M). João Cruz leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. André Franco is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, João Cruz holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 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?

João Cruz has a market value of €1.2M, while André Franco is valued at €4.0M.

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