Marten de Roon vs Nicolò Barella
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Nicolò Barella commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €3.5M). Marten de Roon leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Nicolò Barella is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Nicolò Barella holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
De Roon is the structural glue of a mid-tier side, operating as a high-volume metronome who stabilizes the chaos through sheer physical dominance. While his goal and assist figures are negligible, they mask a ball-progression monster; he ranks in the top 5% of Serie A midfielders for both total passes and passes into the final third, moving the needle far more than his "destroyer" reputation suggests.
Barella is the engine that makes Inter's midfield breathe—a box-to-box dynamo whose footballing intelligence operates at a frequency most teammates can only follow, not match. His key pass rate sits in Serie A's top 5%, and his assist numbers land in the top 10%, meaning the creativity isn't accidental—it's systematic.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Marten de Roon | Nicolò Barella | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.05 | 0.08 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.05 | 0.25 | Nicolò |
| Shots / 90 | 0.43 | 1.34 | Nicolò |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.81 | 3.44 | Nicolò |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 10.00 | 7.80 | Marten |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.52 | 1.17 | Marten |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.92 | 0.34 | Marten |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.19 | 2.67 | Nicolò |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.50 | 85.60 | Nicolò |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Marten de Roon or Nicolò Barella?
Nicolò Barella commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €3.5M). Marten de Roon leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Nicolò Barella is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Nicolò Barella holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Marten de Roon has a market value of €3.5M, while Nicolò Barella is valued at €60.0M.