Luis Alberto vs Emiliano Buendía
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Emiliano Buendía commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €11.0M). Luis Alberto leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Emiliano Buendía is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Luis Alberto holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Luis Alberto is a midfielder who earns his wages in the final third, not the defensive trenches—and the numbers make no attempt to hide it. His 0.59 goals per 90 places him in the top 5% of the league, a remarkable figure for a player operating in midfield, while his 11.24 passes into the final third per 90 ranks top 10%—proof that he's not just shooting blindly, he's consistently threatening.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Luis Alberto | Emiliano Buendía | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.32 | 0.34 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.32 | 0.11 | Luis |
| Shots / 90 | 3.87 | 2.60 | Luis |
| Key passes / 90 | 3.33 | 1.41 | Luis |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 11.24 | 3.78 | Luis |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.47 | 1.18 | Emiliano |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.32 | 0.57 | Emiliano |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.46 | 2.78 | Emiliano |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.40 | 81.30 | Luis |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Luis Alberto or Emiliano Buendía?
Emiliano Buendía commands a higher market value (€18.0M vs €11.0M). Luis Alberto leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Emiliano Buendía is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Luis Alberto holds the statistical edge across 5 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 Alberto has a market value of €11.0M, while Emiliano Buendía is valued at €18.0M.