Xeka vs Manu Silva
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Manu Silva commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €5.0M). Manu Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Manu Silva holds the statistical edge across 6 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Xeka is the kind of midfielder who wins you moments rather than matches—a player whose contributions arrive in bursts of aerial dominance and unexpected goal contributions rather than through metronomic passing control. His aerial numbers tell the most interesting story: ranking in the top 20% for aerials won per 90 in Liga Portugal is genuinely unusual for a central midfielder, suggesting a physical presence that most players at this level simply can't replicate.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.33 big chances/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and switches play with precision (8.6 long balls/90, 66% accuracy).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Xeka | Manu Silva | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.16 | 0.13 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.13 | Manu |
| Shots / 90 | 0.78 | 1.52 | Manu |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.16 | 1.38 | Manu |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.78 | 1.52 | Manu |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.47 | 1.63 | Manu |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.30 | 81.50 | Manu |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Xeka or Manu Silva?
Manu Silva commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €5.0M). Manu Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Manu Silva holds the statistical edge across 6 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?
Xeka has a market value of €5.0M, while Manu Silva is valued at €10.0M.