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Kaio vs Pierre Kalulu

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

Data Verdict

Pierre Kalulu commands a higher market value (€32.0M vs €1.8M). Kaio leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Pierre Kalulu is stronger in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Kaio

Defender
Brazil
€1.8M
30 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Pierre Kalulu

Defender
France
€32.0M
25 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Kaio

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Pierre Kalulu

Kalulu has quietly become one of Serie A's most progressive defenders — a ball-carrier in disguise wearing a centre-back's number. His 60.8 passes per 90 and 6.23 passes into the final third both land in the top 20-30% of defenders in the league, figures that reveal a player comfortable initiating attacks rather than simply recycling possession.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricKaioPierre KaluluEdge
Goals / 900.000.17Pierre
Tackles won / 900.900.91
Interceptions / 901.200.67Kaio
Clearances / 903.001.33Kaio
Press intensity / 902.662.37Kaio
Pass accuracy %88.4089.10Pierre

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Kaio or Pierre Kalulu?

Pierre Kalulu commands a higher market value (€32.0M vs €1.8M). Kaio leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Pierre Kalulu is stronger in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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?

Kaio has a market value of €1.8M, while Pierre Kalulu is valued at €32.0M.

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