Mateo Retegui vs Cucho Hernández
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Mateo Retegui commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €18.0M). Mateo Retegui leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Cucho Hernández is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Retegui is the rare modern striker who wins his battles before the ball even arrives—a physical presence who makes space through attrition rather than invention. His aerial win rate (top 20%) and ground duel dominance (top 10%) tell the story of a centre-forward who earns everything the hard way.
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mateo Retegui | Cucho Hernández | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.61 | 0.44 | Mateo |
| Assists / 90 | 0.04 | 0.13 | Cucho |
| Shots / 90 | 3.38 | 3.19 | Mateo |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.96 | 1.24 | Cucho |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.65 | 1.85 | Cucho |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.59 | 0.60 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.00 | 1.44 | Cucho |
| Pass accuracy % | 76.60 | 72.60 | Mateo |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mateo Retegui or Cucho Hernández?
Mateo Retegui commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €18.0M). Mateo Retegui leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Cucho Hernández is stronger in assists / 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?
Mateo Retegui has a market value of €40.0M, while Cucho Hernández is valued at €18.0M.