Marlon vs Gonçalo Costa
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Marlon leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Marlon holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Marlon Rodrigues Xavier is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes.
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Marlon | Gonçalo Costa | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.17 | 0.00 | Marlon |
| Tackles won / 90 | 3.00 | 0.64 | Marlon |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.54 | 1.22 | Marlon |
| Clearances / 90 | 2.40 | 2.44 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.67 | 1.87 | Marlon |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.20 | 71.60 | Marlon |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Marlon or Gonçalo Costa?
Marlon leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Marlon holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 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?
Marlon has a market value of €4.0M, while Gonçalo Costa is valued at N/A.