Lautaro Martínez vs Santiago Castro
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Lautaro Martínez commands a higher market value (€85.0M vs €35.0M). Lautaro Martínez leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Lautaro Martínez holds the statistical edge across 8 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Lautaro Martínez is the rare striker who makes Inter's system look inevitable—a physical, relentless finisher who bends games to his will rather than waiting for them to open up. His aerial win rate sits in the top 5% of Serie A attackers, a number that reframes him entirely: this isn't a small, slippery forward—he's a bulldozer with technique.
Castro arrived in Serie A as a teenager and has quietly built a profile that rewards closer inspection than his modest surface numbers suggest. His 0.37 goals per 90 places him above average among Serie A forwards, and his shot volume backs that up — 2.49 attempts per 90 puts him in elite attacking territory.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Lautaro Martínez | Santiago Castro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.85 | 0.43 | Lautaro |
| Assists / 90 | 0.31 | 0.09 | Lautaro |
| Shots / 90 | 4.39 | 2.67 | Lautaro |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.77 | 1.20 | Lautaro |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.99 | 1.64 | Lautaro |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.52 | 0.32 | Lautaro |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.16 | 0.88 | Lautaro |
| Pass accuracy % | 75.80 | 74.00 | Lautaro |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Lautaro Martínez or Santiago Castro?
Lautaro Martínez commands a higher market value (€85.0M vs €35.0M). Lautaro Martínez leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Lautaro Martínez holds the statistical edge across 8 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?
Lautaro Martínez has a market value of €85.0M, while Santiago Castro is valued at €35.0M.