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Luca Ranieri vs Nicolás Valentini

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

Data Verdict

Luca Ranieri commands a higher market value (€7.0M vs €5.0M). Luca Ranieri leads in pass accuracy %. Nicolás Valentini is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Nicolás Valentini holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Luca Ranieri

Defender
Italy
€7.0M
27 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Player B

Nicolás Valentini

Defender
Argentina
€5.0M
25 years old
Physical Stopper
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Playing Style Profiles

Luca Ranieri

Ranieri is the kind of defender whose most dangerous weapon isn't a tackle or a header—it's a pass. Operating for a mid-tier Serie A side, he ranks in the top 5% of all defenders in the league for passes into the final third, averaging nearly eight per 90 minutes—a number that belongs to a playmaking midfielder, not a backline operator.

Nicolás Valentini

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90), uses long balls frequently (6.2/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricLuca RanieriNicolás ValentiniEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 901.021.07Nicolás
Interceptions / 900.961.42Nicolás
Clearances / 904.335.56Nicolás
Press intensity / 901.682.23Nicolás
Pass accuracy %85.3072.10Luca

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Luca Ranieri or Nicolás Valentini?

Luca Ranieri commands a higher market value (€7.0M vs €5.0M). Luca Ranieri leads in pass accuracy %. Nicolás Valentini is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Nicolás Valentini holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Luca Ranieri has a market value of €7.0M, while Nicolás Valentini is valued at €5.0M.

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