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Luismi Sánchez vs Federico Valverde

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

Data Verdict

Luismi Sánchez leads in interceptions / 90. Federico Valverde is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Federico Valverde holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Luismi Sánchez

Midfielder
Spain
N/A
34 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

Federico Valverde

Midfielder
Uruguay
€120.0M
27 years old
Metronome
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Playing Style Profiles

Luismi Sánchez

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90), switches play with precision (5.8 long balls/90, 72% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Federico Valverde

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricLuismi SánchezFederico ValverdeEdge
Goals / 900.000.05Federico
Assists / 900.040.36Federico
Shots / 900.131.64Federico
Key passes / 900.301.43Federico
Passes (final 3rd) / 909.17
Tackles won / 900.89
Interceptions / 901.310.87Luismi
Press intensity / 902.532.51
Pass accuracy %85.7089.80Federico

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Luismi Sánchez or Federico Valverde?

Luismi Sánchez leads in interceptions / 90. Federico Valverde is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Federico Valverde holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 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?

Luismi Sánchez has a market value of N/A, while Federico Valverde is valued at €120.0M.

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