Juan Jesus 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 €1.5M). Juan Jesus leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Juan Jesus holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (75 passes/90), central to possession (85 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.2/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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
| Metric | Juan Jesus | Marco Palestra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.20 | 0.97 | Juan |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.90 | 0.57 | Juan |
| Clearances / 90 | 2.81 | 1.19 | Juan |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.69 | 1.82 | Juan |
| Pass accuracy % | 92.90 | 85.40 | Juan |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Juan Jesus or Marco Palestra?
Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €1.5M). Juan Jesus leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Juan Jesus holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Juan Jesus has a market value of €1.5M, while Marco Palestra is valued at €25.0M.