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Jefferson vs Diogo Gonçalves

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

Data Verdict

Jefferson commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €3.0M). Jefferson leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Diogo Gonçalves is stronger in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Jefferson holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Jefferson

Midfielder
Brazil
€8.0M
32 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

Diogo Gonçalves

Attacker
Portugal
€3.0M
29 years old
Creative
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Playing Style Profiles

Jefferson

Jefferson occupies a rare space in Turkey's 1. Lig: a midfielder who wins aerial duels at a rate that belongs in a centre-back's profile, yet consistently moves the ball into dangerous territory.

Diogo Gonçalves

Gonçalves is a high-volume trigger-man operating as a sophisticated creative hub within a Tier-C Super Lig side that often struggles to match his vision. While his 83.3% pass accuracy suggests a safe distributor, the reality is far more aggressive; he ranks in the top 5% of the league for shots (2.69/90) and the top 20% for key passes, proving he is the primary engine of chance creation rather than a mere passenger.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJeffersonDiogo GonçalvesEdge
Goals / 900.170.81Diogo
Assists / 900.170.00Jefferson
Shots / 901.921.62Jefferson
Key passes / 901.032.03Diogo
Passes (final 3rd) / 9010.26
Tackles won / 900.57
Interceptions / 900.790.41Jefferson
Press intensity / 902.060.26Jefferson
Pass accuracy %84.6083.30Jefferson

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Jefferson or Diogo Gonçalves?

Jefferson commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €3.0M). Jefferson leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Diogo Gonçalves is stronger in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Jefferson holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?

Jefferson has a market value of €8.0M, while Diogo Gonçalves is valued at €3.0M.

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