James Rodríguez vs Diego Rodrigues
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
James Rodríguez commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €4.5M). James Rodríguez leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Diego Rodrigues is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Rodríguez remains one of football's most compelling contradictions: a genuine creative force whose best years supposedly sit in the rearview mirror, yet whose numbers in MLS quietly tell a different story. His passes into the final third rank in the top 5% of midfielders in the league, and his key pass rate places him firmly in the top 10%—meaning opposing defenses are being unlocked, consistently, by a man many wrote off.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), central to possession (70 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | James Rodríguez | Diego Rodrigues | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.28 | 0.11 | James |
| Assists / 90 | 0.18 | 0.21 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 2.20 | 0.85 | James |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.66 | 2.02 | James |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 13.59 | 4.79 | James |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.18 | 1.28 | Diego |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.28 | 0.95 | Diego |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.54 | 2.28 | Diego |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.00 | 87.30 | Diego |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — James Rodríguez or Diego Rodrigues?
James Rodríguez commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €4.5M). James Rodríguez leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Diego Rodrigues is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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 Rodríguez has a market value of €8.0M, while Diego Rodrigues is valued at €4.5M.