Lucas Torreira vs Mario Lemina
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Lucas Torreira commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €5.0M). Lucas Torreira leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Mario Lemina is stronger in shots / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Lucas Torreira holds the statistical edge across 6 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.
Lemina has carved out a second act in Turkish football that quietly tells the story of a midfielder who aged into exactly the role his athleticism once obscured. Operating in the Super Lig's middle tier, his 60.5 passes per 90 places him in the top 10% of league midfielders, and a 90% accuracy rate isn't just volume for volume's sake—it's controlled, functional circulation.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Lucas Torreira | Mario Lemina | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.12 | 0.11 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.16 | 0.05 | Lucas |
| Shots / 90 | 0.89 | 1.18 | Mario |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.97 | 0.43 | Lucas |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 7.82 | 5.41 | Lucas |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.21 | 1.07 | Lucas |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.89 | 1.55 | Mario |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.52 | 2.10 | Lucas |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.20 | 89.70 | 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 Mario Lemina?
Lucas Torreira commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €5.0M). Lucas Torreira leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Mario Lemina is stronger in shots / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Lucas Torreira holds the statistical edge across 6 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 Mario Lemina is valued at €5.0M.