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Matteo Palma vs Marco Palestra

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €5.0M). Matteo Palma leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Matteo Palma holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Matteo Palma

Defender
Italy
€5.0M
18 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Marco Palestra

Defender
Italy
€25.0M
21 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Matteo Palma

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.2 aerials won/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Marco Palestra

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMatteo PalmaMarco PalestraEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 900.97
Interceptions / 900.700.57Matteo
Clearances / 903.161.19Matteo
Press intensity / 902.311.82Matteo
Pass accuracy %84.6085.40Marco

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Matteo Palma or Marco Palestra?

Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €5.0M). Matteo Palma leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Matteo Palma holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 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?

Matteo Palma has a market value of €5.0M, while Marco Palestra is valued at €25.0M.

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