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Marcus Pedersen 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 €3.5M). Marcus Pedersen leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Marco Palestra holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Marcus Pedersen

Defender
Norway
€3.5M
25 years old
Defender
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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

Marcus Pedersen

A Defender. Note: this profile is based on 871 minutes of playing time this season.

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

MetricMarcus PedersenMarco PalestraEdge
Goals / 900.100.00Marcus
Tackles won / 900.620.97Marco
Interceptions / 900.210.57Marco
Clearances / 901.341.19Marcus
Press intensity / 901.241.82Marco
Pass accuracy %76.7085.40Marco

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Marcus Pedersen or Marco Palestra?

Marco Palestra commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €3.5M). Marcus Pedersen leads in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. Marco Palestra is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Marco Palestra 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?

Marcus Pedersen has a market value of €3.5M, while Marco Palestra is valued at €25.0M.

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