Mikel Merino vs Bruno Guimarães
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Bruno Guimarães commands a higher market value (€75.0M vs €30.0M). Mikel Merino leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Bruno Guimarães is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Bruno Guimarães holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (73 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.6/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mikel Merino | Bruno Guimarães | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.36 | 0.35 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.27 | 0.20 | Mikel |
| Shots / 90 | 1.89 | 1.52 | Mikel |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.08 | 1.80 | Bruno |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.96 | 7.57 | Bruno |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.17 | 1.65 | Bruno |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.99 | 0.66 | Mikel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.51 | 2.56 | Bruno |
| Pass accuracy % | 75.80 | 85.60 | Bruno |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mikel Merino or Bruno Guimarães?
Bruno Guimarães commands a higher market value (€75.0M vs €30.0M). Mikel Merino leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Bruno Guimarães is stronger in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Bruno Guimarães holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Mikel Merino has a market value of €30.0M, while Bruno Guimarães is valued at €75.0M.