Rafinha vs Tiago Gabriel
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Tiago Gabriel commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €5.5M). Tiago Gabriel is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Tiago Gabriel holds the statistical edge across 4 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 Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.3 aerials won/90, 61%).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Rafinha | Tiago Gabriel | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.12 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.86 | 1.02 | Tiago |
| Clearances / 90 | 2.57 | 6.67 | Tiago |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.30 | 1.40 | Tiago |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.10 | 88.40 | Tiago |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Rafinha or Tiago Gabriel?
Tiago Gabriel commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €5.5M). Tiago Gabriel is stronger in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Tiago Gabriel holds the statistical edge across 4 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 Tiago Gabriel is valued at €15.0M.