Manuel Locatelli vs Sandro Tonali
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Sandro Tonali commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €25.0M). Manuel Locatelli leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Sandro Tonali is stronger in interceptions / 90. Overall, Manuel Locatelli holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Locatelli has spent years being the midfielder that makes everything work without ever making the highlight reel—and the numbers finally prove why that matters. Operating in Serie A's congested midfield battles, he ranks in the top 5% for passes per 90, tackles won, press intensity, and passes into the final third simultaneously; finding a player who dominates all four categories at once is genuinely rare.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Manuel Locatelli | Sandro Tonali | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.10 | 0.07 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.29 | 1.33 | — |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.88 | 1.12 | Manuel |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 15.12 | 8.66 | Manuel |
| Tackles won / 90 | 2.05 | 0.83 | Manuel |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.99 | 1.12 | Sandro |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.05 | 2.66 | Manuel |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.40 | 83.50 | Manuel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Manuel Locatelli or Sandro Tonali?
Sandro Tonali commands a higher market value (€80.0M vs €25.0M). Manuel Locatelli leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Sandro Tonali is stronger in interceptions / 90. Overall, Manuel Locatelli 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?
Manuel Locatelli has a market value of €25.0M, while Sandro Tonali is valued at €80.0M.