Marcelino Núñez vs Fábio Carvalho
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Fábio Carvalho commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €9.0M). Marcelino Núñez leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Fábio Carvalho is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Marcelino Núñez holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.8 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Carvalho is the rare attacking midfielder who can win a physical duel in a Premier League midfield and then punish you in the final third before you've recovered. His duel win rate sits in the top 5% of league midfielders—a figure that would feel more at home in a defensive profile, yet here it coexists with top-5% goalscoring and assist rates that mark him as a genuine creative threat.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Marcelino Núñez | Fábio Carvalho | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.13 | 0.60 | Fábio |
| Assists / 90 | 0.29 | 0.30 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 2.79 | 1.50 | Marcelino |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.75 | 1.50 | Marcelino |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 6.62 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.78 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.37 | 0.60 | Fábio |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.21 | 0.11 | Marcelino |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.60 | 78.60 | Marcelino |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Marcelino Núñez or Fábio Carvalho?
Fábio Carvalho commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €9.0M). Marcelino Núñez leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Fábio Carvalho is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Marcelino Núñez holds the statistical edge across 4 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?
Marcelino Núñez has a market value of €9.0M, while Fábio Carvalho is valued at €12.0M.