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João Pedro vs João Cancelo

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

Data Verdict

João Cancelo commands a higher market value (€9.0M vs €2.0M). João Pedro leads in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. João Cancelo is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, João Cancelo holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

João Pedro

Defender
Brazil
€2.0M
29 years old
Small Sample
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Player B

João Cancelo

Defender
Portugal
€9.0M
31 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

João Pedro

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (59% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.5 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

João Cancelo

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJoão PedroJoão CanceloEdge
Goals / 900.000.20João
Tackles won / 900.421.22João
Interceptions / 900.421.18João
Clearances / 902.101.76João
Press intensity / 902.130.39João
Pass accuracy %84.2084.80João

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — João Pedro or João Cancelo?

João Cancelo commands a higher market value (€9.0M vs €2.0M). João Pedro leads in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. João Cancelo is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, João Cancelo holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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 Pedro has a market value of €2.0M, while João Cancelo is valued at €9.0M.

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