Luis Rioja vs Lamine Yamal
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Lamine Yamal commands a higher market value (€200.0M vs €2.0M). Lamine Yamal is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Lamine Yamal holds the statistical edge across 8 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90).
Yamal is what happens when a teenager refuses to read the script about what teenagers are supposed to be. At 16, he is operating in the top 5% of La Liga attackers for key passes, dribbles, shots, and passes into the final third simultaneously—a combination that belongs to a seasoned elite winger, not someone still in school.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Luis Rioja | Lamine Yamal | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.11 | 0.64 | Lamine |
| Assists / 90 | 0.21 | 0.42 | Lamine |
| Shots / 90 | 1.65 | 4.52 | Lamine |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.23 | 2.92 | Lamine |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.45 | 5.02 | Lamine |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.77 | 0.90 | Lamine |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.84 | 1.96 | Lamine |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.30 | 79.90 | Lamine |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Luis Rioja or Lamine Yamal?
Lamine Yamal commands a higher market value (€200.0M vs €2.0M). Lamine Yamal is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Lamine Yamal 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?
Luis Rioja has a market value of €2.0M, while Lamine Yamal is valued at €200.0M.