Mario Lemina vs Lucas Torreira
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Lucas Torreira commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €5.0M). Mario Lemina leads in shots / 90 and interceptions / 90. Lucas Torreira is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Lucas Torreira holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Lemina has carved out a second act in Turkish football that quietly tells the story of a midfielder who aged into exactly the role his athleticism once obscured. Operating in the Super Lig's middle tier, his 60.5 passes per 90 places him in the top 10% of league midfielders, and a 90% accuracy rate isn't just volume for volume's sake—it's controlled, functional circulation.
Torreira remains one of European football's most fascinating career arcs—a former Arsenal and Atlético midfielder now orchestrating from a B-tier Turkish setup, yet still playing like someone who never left the elite. His passing volume is extraordinary: 62.8 passes per 90 puts him in the top 5% of Super Lig midfielders, and crucially, he's doing it at 90% accuracy—not just recycling, but progressing the ball with purpose into the final third at a top-20% rate.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mario Lemina | Lucas Torreira | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.11 | 0.12 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.05 | 0.16 | Lucas |
| Shots / 90 | 1.18 | 0.89 | Mario |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.43 | 0.97 | Lucas |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.41 | 7.82 | Lucas |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.07 | 1.21 | Lucas |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.55 | 0.89 | Mario |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.10 | 2.52 | Lucas |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.70 | 90.20 | Lucas |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mario Lemina or Lucas Torreira?
Lucas Torreira commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €5.0M). Mario Lemina leads in shots / 90 and interceptions / 90. Lucas Torreira is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Lucas Torreira holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 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?
Mario Lemina has a market value of €5.0M, while Lucas Torreira is valued at €12.0M.