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Matías Pellegrini vs Jesper Karlsson

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

Data Verdict

Jesper Karlsson commands a higher market value (€11.0M vs €8.2M). Matías Pellegrini leads in assists / 90. Jesper Karlsson is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Jesper Karlsson holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Matías Pellegrini

Attacker
Argentina
€8.2M
26 years old
Small Sample
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Player B

Jesper Karlsson

Attacker
Sweden
€11.0M
27 years old
Prolific
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Playing Style Profiles

Matías Pellegrini

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.77 big chances/90), strong in aerial duels (3.6 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

Jesper Karlsson

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.77 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.77 big chances/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMatías PellegriniJesper KarlssonEdge
Goals / 900.380.35
Assists / 900.260.00Matías
Shots / 902.303.49Jesper
Key passes / 901.792.09Jesper
Press intensity / 902.272.48Jesper
Pass accuracy %73.50

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Matías Pellegrini or Jesper Karlsson?

Jesper Karlsson commands a higher market value (€11.0M vs €8.2M). Matías Pellegrini leads in assists / 90. Jesper Karlsson is stronger in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Jesper Karlsson 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?

Matías Pellegrini has a market value of €8.2M, while Jesper Karlsson is valued at €11.0M.

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