Lucas Moura vs Rafael Leão
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Rafael Leão commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €2.5M). Lucas Moura leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Rafael Leão is stronger in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Moura remains a tactical enigma, evolving from the chaotic speedster of his European prime into a high-volume, surgical playmaker for a Tier C side. While most attackers in Serie A sacrifice precision for risk, Lucas maintains a staggering 89.9% pass accuracy—placing him in the top 5% of the league—indicating a player who has traded raw verticality for elite ball retention.
A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Lucas Moura | Rafael Leão | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.28 | 0.00 | Lucas |
| Assists / 90 | 0.28 | 0.33 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.42 | 2.29 | Rafael |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.42 | 0.66 | Lucas |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 1.75 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.06 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.27 | 1.00 | Rafael |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.90 | 83.30 | Lucas |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Lucas Moura or Rafael Leão?
Rafael Leão commands a higher market value (€70.0M vs €2.5M). Lucas Moura leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Rafael Leão is stronger in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. 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?
Lucas Moura has a market value of €2.5M, while Rafael Leão is valued at €70.0M.