Marcão vs Ivan Cavaleiro
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ivan Cavaleiro commands a higher market value (€11.8M vs €5.3M). Marcão leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Ivan Cavaleiro is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (4.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.49 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.61 big chances/90), dominant in the air (4.8 aerials won/90, 62%) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Cavaleiro is the kind of attacker who makes a team tick without ever dominating the highlights reel. Operating in Liga Portugal, his passes into the final third rank in the top 10% among forwards—a figure that quietly reframes what he actually is: not a finisher, but a connector.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Marcão | Ivan Cavaleiro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 1.47 | 0.21 | Marcão |
| Assists / 90 | 0.37 | 0.00 | Marcão |
| Shots / 90 | 7.71 | 2.01 | Marcão |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.47 | 1.80 | Ivan |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.31 | 3.59 | Ivan |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.44 | 0.32 | Marcão |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.42 | 2.09 | Ivan |
| Pass accuracy % | 58.80 | 77.80 | Ivan |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Marcão or Ivan Cavaleiro?
Ivan Cavaleiro commands a higher market value (€11.8M vs €5.3M). Marcão leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Ivan Cavaleiro is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 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?
Marcão has a market value of €5.3M, while Ivan Cavaleiro is valued at €11.8M.