Marco Asensio vs Pablo Fornals
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Marco Asensio commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €8.0M). Marco Asensio leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Pablo Fornals is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Pablo Fornals holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Asensio has arrived in the Super Lig carrying the fingerprints of elite European football—and the numbers confirm he hasn't lost his edge. His 0.56 goals per 90 and 0.51 assists per 90 both land in the top 5% of midfielders in the league, a combined attacking output that makes him genuinely exceptional at this level.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), penetrates with forward passing (8.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Marco Asensio | Pablo Fornals | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.53 | 0.25 | Marco |
| Assists / 90 | 0.57 | 0.21 | Marco |
| Shots / 90 | 3.26 | 1.46 | Marco |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.44 | 2.63 | Pablo |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.11 | 8.02 | Pablo |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.41 | 0.94 | Pablo |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.57 | 1.21 | Pablo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.18 | 2.68 | Pablo |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.10 | 85.70 | Pablo |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Marco Asensio or Pablo Fornals?
Marco Asensio commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €8.0M). Marco Asensio leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Pablo Fornals is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Pablo Fornals holds the statistical edge across 6 of 9 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?
Marco Asensio has a market value of €15.0M, while Pablo Fornals is valued at €8.0M.