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Mateus Fernandes vs João Palhinha

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Mateus Fernandes commands a higher market value (€32.0M vs €25.0M). Mateus Fernandes leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. João Palhinha is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Mateus Fernandes

Midfielder
Portugal
€32.0M
21 years old
Ball-Winner
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Player B

João Palhinha

Midfielder
Portugal
€25.0M
30 years old
Ball-Winner
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Playing Style Profiles

Mateus Fernandes

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90), switches play with precision (5.3 long balls/90, 64% accuracy) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

João Palhinha

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.6 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMateus FernandesJoão PalhinhaEdge
Goals / 900.100.18João
Assists / 900.100.09
Shots / 900.791.24João
Key passes / 901.070.27Mateus
Passes (final 3rd) / 906.424.55Mateus
Tackles won / 902.062.73João
Interceptions / 901.041.24João
Press intensity / 903.012.46Mateus
Pass accuracy %88.0081.10Mateus

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Mateus Fernandes or João Palhinha?

Mateus Fernandes commands a higher market value (€32.0M vs €25.0M). Mateus Fernandes leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. João Palhinha is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 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?

Mateus Fernandes has a market value of €32.0M, while João Palhinha is valued at €25.0M.

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