Jesús Rodríguez vs Samu Castillejo
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Jesús Rodríguez commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €21.3M). Jesús Rodríguez leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Samu Castillejo is stronger in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Jesús Rodríguez holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.46 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.53 big chances/90).
A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Jesús Rodríguez | Samu Castillejo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.08 | 0.00 | Jesús |
| Assists / 90 | 0.46 | 0.00 | Jesús |
| Shots / 90 | 2.43 | 1.02 | Jesús |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.20 | 2.54 | Samu |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.73 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.95 | — | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.76 | 0.12 | Jesús |
| Pass accuracy % | 80.00 | 83.60 | Samu |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Jesús Rodríguez or Samu Castillejo?
Jesús Rodríguez commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €21.3M). Jesús Rodríguez leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Samu Castillejo is stronger in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Jesús Rodríguez 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?
Jesús Rodríguez has a market value of €30.0M, while Samu Castillejo is valued at €21.3M.