Lucas Torreira vs Karol Linetty
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Lucas Torreira commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €7.5M). Lucas Torreira leads in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Karol Linetty is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Lucas Torreira holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Torreira remains one of European football's most fascinating career arcs—a former Arsenal and Atlético midfielder now orchestrating from a B-tier Turkish setup, yet still playing like someone who never left the elite. His passing volume is extraordinary: 62.8 passes per 90 puts him in the top 5% of Super Lig midfielders, and crucially, he's doing it at 90% accuracy—not just recycling, but progressing the ball with purpose into the final third at a top-20% rate.
Linetty is the kind of midfielder who quietly threads a match together without ever demanding the spotlight — a Polish journeyman who has found a second wind in the Turkish top flight by doing the unglamorous work exceptionally well. His key pass rate lands in the top 30% of Super Lig midfielders, yet his dribble attempts sit in the bottom 10%, which tells you everything: he moves the ball, not himself.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Lucas Torreira | Karol Linetty | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.12 | 0.00 | Lucas |
| Assists / 90 | 0.16 | 0.12 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.89 | 1.29 | Karol |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.97 | 1.71 | Karol |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 7.82 | 4.66 | Lucas |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.21 | 0.94 | Lucas |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.89 | 1.12 | Karol |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.52 | 2.29 | Lucas |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.20 | 81.30 | Lucas |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Lucas Torreira or Karol Linetty?
Lucas Torreira commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €7.5M). Lucas Torreira leads in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Karol Linetty is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Lucas Torreira 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?
Lucas Torreira has a market value of €12.0M, while Karol Linetty is valued at €7.5M.