João Mário vs Dani Silva
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Dani Silva commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €2.0M). João Mário leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Dani Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Mário functions as the rhythmic stabilizer for a Tier C side, operating with a technical precision that far outstrips the chaotic environment of the Super League. Maintaining a 90.6% pass accuracy—placing him comfortably in the top 20% of his peers—he is the designated safe harbor for a team that often lacks composure.
Silva is a metronomic safety valve operating within a Tier C environment, maintaining a staggering 100% pass completion rate that places him in the elite 5th percentile of Superliga midfielders. While his 48.2 passes per 90 suggest a high-volume facilitator, the data reveals a player who prioritizes ball retention over risk, evidenced by a pedestrian 0.64 key passes per 90.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | João Mário | Dani Silva | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.08 | 0.00 | João |
| Assists / 90 | 0.08 | 0.24 | Dani |
| Shots / 90 | 1.10 | 1.19 | Dani |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.85 | 1.19 | João |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.47 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.90 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.42 | 1.67 | Dani |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.79 | 0.44 | João |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.40 | 100.00 | Dani |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — João Mário or Dani Silva?
Dani Silva commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €2.0M). João Mário leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Dani Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 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?
João Mário has a market value of €2.0M, while Dani Silva is valued at €3.5M.