Rafinha vs Marco Palestra
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €5.5M). Rafinha leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in press intensity / 90. Overall, Rafinha holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Rafinha occupies a curious corner of Serie A's defensive landscape—a ball-playing defender whose feet do far more talking than his physicality ever will. His passing volume sits in the top 5% of defenders in the league, and at 87.1% accuracy, he isn't just circulating possession blindly; he's doing it with purpose.
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Rafinha | Marco Palestra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.97 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.86 | 0.57 | Rafinha |
| Clearances / 90 | 2.57 | 1.19 | Rafinha |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.30 | 1.82 | Marco |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.10 | 85.40 | Rafinha |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Rafinha or Marco Palestra?
Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €5.5M). Rafinha leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in press intensity / 90. Overall, Rafinha holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 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?
Rafinha has a market value of €5.5M, while Marco Palestra is valued at €25.0M.