João Mário vs Diego Rodrigues
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Diego Rodrigues commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €2.0M). João Mário leads in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Diego Rodrigues is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Diego Rodrigues holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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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.
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 | João Mário | Diego Rodrigues | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.08 | 0.11 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.08 | 0.21 | Diego |
| Shots / 90 | 1.10 | 0.85 | João |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.85 | 2.02 | Diego |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.47 | 4.79 | João |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.90 | 1.28 | Diego |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.42 | 0.95 | Diego |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.79 | 2.28 | Diego |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.40 | 87.30 | João |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — João Mário or Diego Rodrigues?
Diego Rodrigues commands a higher market value (€4.5M vs €2.0M). João Mário leads in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Diego Rodrigues is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Diego Rodrigues holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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 Mário has a market value of €2.0M, while Diego Rodrigues is valued at €4.5M.