João Carlos Teixeira vs Leandro Barreiro
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Leandro Barreiro commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €1.6M). João Carlos Teixeira leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Leandro Barreiro is stronger in assists / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, João Carlos Teixeira holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Teixeira operates as a high-volume technical engine, blending the pedigree of a Portuguese playmaker with a surprisingly combative defensive output that defies his Tier C team environment. His statistical profile is elite across the board, most notably in his 86.5% pass accuracy and a relentless pressing intensity (top 5%) that suggests he is far more than a luxury creator.
Barreiro is the rare midfielder who wins headers like a centre-back but still finds pockets to create like a number ten. His aerial win rate sits in the top 5% of Liga Portugal midfielders—a genuinely freakish number for someone operating in central midfield rather than set-piece territory—and it quietly underpins his value in transition, winning second balls that never show up in highlight reels.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | João Carlos Teixeira | Leandro Barreiro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.24 | 0.16 | João |
| Assists / 90 | 0.12 | 0.26 | Leandro |
| Shots / 90 | 2.14 | 1.09 | João |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.87 | 1.09 | João |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 10.00 | 3.66 | João |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.59 | 0.82 | João |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.44 | 0.89 | Leandro |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.42 | 1.87 | João |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.50 | 84.50 | João |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — João Carlos Teixeira or Leandro Barreiro?
Leandro Barreiro commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €1.6M). João Carlos Teixeira leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Leandro Barreiro is stronger in assists / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, João Carlos Teixeira holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 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?
João Carlos Teixeira has a market value of €1.6M, while Leandro Barreiro is valued at €15.0M.