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James Penrice vs Lucas Pires

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

Data Verdict

Lucas Pires commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €2.3M). James Penrice leads in clearances / 90. Lucas Pires is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Lucas Pires holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

James Penrice

Defender
Scotland
€2.3M
27 years old
Solid Defender
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Player B

Lucas Pires

Defender
Brazil
€5.0M
25 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

James Penrice

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Lucas Pires

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJames PenriceLucas PiresEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 901.241.55Lucas
Interceptions / 900.771.25Lucas
Clearances / 902.892.57James
Press intensity / 902.043.02Lucas
Pass accuracy %74.6083.20Lucas

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — James Penrice or Lucas Pires?

Lucas Pires commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €2.3M). James Penrice leads in clearances / 90. Lucas Pires is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Lucas Pires holds the statistical edge across 4 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?

James Penrice has a market value of €2.3M, while Lucas Pires is valued at €5.0M.

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