Mario Pašalić vs Nicolò Barella
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Nicolò Barella commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €7.0M). Mario Pašalić leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. Nicolò Barella is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Pašalić has quietly become one of Serie A's most efficient midfield connectors — a player whose value lives entirely in the spaces between the headlines. His pass accuracy sits in the top 10% of the league, but the more telling number is his 64 passes per 90, which ranks in the top 5% — this isn't a man recycling possession sideways, it's a midfielder who genuinely orchestrates.
Barella is the engine that makes Inter's midfield breathe—a box-to-box dynamo whose footballing intelligence operates at a frequency most teammates can only follow, not match. His key pass rate sits in Serie A's top 5%, and his assist numbers land in the top 10%, meaning the creativity isn't accidental—it's systematic.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mario Pašalić | Nicolò Barella | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.10 | 0.08 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.21 | 0.25 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.72 | 1.34 | Nicolò |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.75 | 3.44 | Nicolò |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.26 | 7.80 | Mario |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.96 | 1.17 | Nicolò |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.62 | 0.34 | Mario |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.52 | 2.67 | Nicolò |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.30 | 85.60 | Mario |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mario Pašalić or Nicolò Barella?
Nicolò Barella commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €7.0M). Mario Pašalić leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. Nicolò Barella is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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 Pašalić has a market value of €7.0M, while Nicolò Barella is valued at €60.0M.