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Mauro Júnior vs Maxi Araújo

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

Data Verdict

Maxi Araújo commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €17.0M). Mauro Júnior leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Maxi Araújo is stronger in goals / 90. Overall, Mauro Júnior holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Mauro Júnior

Defender
Brazil
€17.0M
27 years old
Ball-Playing
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Player B

Maxi Araújo

Defender
Uruguay
€22.0M
26 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Mauro Júnior

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.39 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90), central to possession (89 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.8/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

Maxi Araújo

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), draws fouls effectively (2.4/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMauro JúniorMaxi AraújoEdge
Goals / 900.040.21Maxi
Tackles won / 901.701.62Mauro
Interceptions / 901.641.20Mauro
Clearances / 902.161.36Mauro
Press intensity / 903.822.68Mauro
Pass accuracy %89.5085.10Mauro

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Mauro Júnior or Maxi Araújo?

Maxi Araújo commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €17.0M). Mauro Júnior leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Maxi Araújo is stronger in goals / 90. Overall, Mauro Júnior holds the statistical edge across 5 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?

Mauro Júnior has a market value of €17.0M, while Maxi Araújo is valued at €22.0M.

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