Luiz Araújo vs Ivan Cavaleiro
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ivan Cavaleiro commands a higher market value (€11.8M vs €7.0M). Luiz Araújo leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Ivan Cavaleiro is stronger in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Luiz Araújo holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Araújo is the kind of attacker who quietly orchestrates danger rather than announces himself with flash—a Brazilian wide forward who has made Serie A's creative hierarchy his home through intelligence over spectacle. His 2.29 key passes per 90 place him in the top 20% of attackers in the league, and his 38.6 passes per 90 tells a deeper story: this is a forward who wants the ball constantly, functioning almost as an extra midfielder in build-up phases.
Cavaleiro is the kind of attacker who makes a team tick without ever dominating the highlights reel. Operating in Liga Portugal, his passes into the final third rank in the top 10% among forwards—a figure that quietly reframes what he actually is: not a finisher, but a connector.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Luiz Araújo | Ivan Cavaleiro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.36 | 0.21 | Luiz |
| Assists / 90 | 0.36 | 0.00 | Luiz |
| Shots / 90 | 1.81 | 2.01 | Ivan |
| Key passes / 90 | 3.25 | 1.80 | Luiz |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 3.59 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.32 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.16 | 2.09 | Ivan |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.50 | 77.80 | Luiz |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Luiz Araújo or Ivan Cavaleiro?
Ivan Cavaleiro commands a higher market value (€11.8M vs €7.0M). Luiz Araújo leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Ivan Cavaleiro is stronger in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Luiz Araújo holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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?
Luiz Araújo has a market value of €7.0M, while Ivan Cavaleiro is valued at €11.8M.