Mateo Kovacic vs Bernardo Silva
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Bernardo Silva commands a higher market value (€27.0M vs €15.0M). Mateo Kovacic leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Bernardo Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Mateo Kovacic holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (76 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (90 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (68 passes/90), central to possession (82 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mateo Kovacic | Bernardo Silva | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.25 | 0.07 | Mateo |
| Assists / 90 | 0.08 | 0.13 | Bernardo |
| Shots / 90 | 1.72 | 0.87 | Mateo |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.25 | 1.54 | Bernardo |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 6.14 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.56 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.02 | 0.67 | Mateo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.57 | 2.25 | Mateo |
| Pass accuracy % | 92.00 | 90.20 | Mateo |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mateo Kovacic or Bernardo Silva ?
Bernardo Silva commands a higher market value (€27.0M vs €15.0M). Mateo Kovacic leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Bernardo Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Mateo Kovacic holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?
Mateo Kovacic has a market value of €15.0M, while Bernardo Silva is valued at €27.0M.