Matheus Pereira vs Lorenzo Pellegrini
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Matheus Pereira commands a higher market value (€14.0M vs €9.0M). Matheus Pereira leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Lorenzo Pellegrini is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Matheus Pereira holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (3.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), heavily involved in play (63 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (3.8/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Pellegrini remains one of Serie A's most frustrating paradoxes: a midfielder who consistently breaks into the top 20% for both key passes and shots per 90, yet somehow still divides opinion at the highest level. His 1.71 key passes and 0.21 goals per 90 aren't volume illusions—they reflect a genuine capacity to hurt teams in ways most central midfielders simply can't.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Matheus Pereira | Lorenzo Pellegrini | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.17 | 0.19 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.17 | 0.10 | Matheus |
| Shots / 90 | 2.41 | 1.74 | Matheus |
| Key passes / 90 | 3.36 | 1.65 | Matheus |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 5.78 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.29 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.52 | 0.97 | Lorenzo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.34 | 1.60 | Lorenzo |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.00 | 76.80 | Matheus |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Matheus Pereira or Lorenzo Pellegrini?
Matheus Pereira commands a higher market value (€14.0M vs €9.0M). Matheus Pereira leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Lorenzo Pellegrini is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Matheus Pereira holds the statistical edge across 4 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?
Matheus Pereira has a market value of €14.0M, while Lorenzo Pellegrini is valued at €9.0M.