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João Mendes vs Leonardo Rivas

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

Data Verdict

João Mendes leads in tackles won / 90 and pass accuracy %. Leonardo Rivas is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

João Mendes

Defender
Portugal
N/A
26 years old
Solid Defender
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Player B

Leonardo Rivas

Defender
Paraguay
N/A
24 years old
Aerial
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Playing Style Profiles

João Mendes

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.8/90).

Leonardo Rivas

A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricJoão MendesLeonardo RivasEdge
Goals / 900.040.00
Tackles won / 901.281.12João
Interceptions / 900.881.37Leonardo
Clearances / 903.174.54Leonardo
Press intensity / 901.992.28Leonardo
Pass accuracy %78.1067.10João

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — João Mendes or Leonardo Rivas?

João Mendes leads in tackles won / 90 and pass accuracy %. Leonardo Rivas is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 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 Mendes has a market value of N/A, while Leonardo Rivas is valued at N/A.

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