Marli Salmon vs Chadi Riad
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Chadi Riad commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €1.0M). Marli Salmon leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Chadi Riad is stronger in clearances / 90. Overall, Marli Salmon holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Salmon is a technical anomaly operating within a Tier C backline, functioning less as a traditional defensive anchor and more as a high-security ball-carrier. While a 90% pass accuracy puts him in the league’s elite top 20%, his bottom-decile volume of 13.3 passes per 90 reveals a player trapped in a system that starves him of the ball, rather than a limited distributor.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Marli Salmon | Chadi Riad | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.58 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.33 | 0.46 | Marli |
| Clearances / 90 | 2.33 | 4.17 | Chadi |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.47 | 0.34 | Marli |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.00 | 89.90 | Marli |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Marli Salmon or Chadi Riad?
Chadi Riad commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €1.0M). Marli Salmon leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Chadi Riad is stronger in clearances / 90. Overall, Marli Salmon 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?
Marli Salmon has a market value of €1.0M, while Chadi Riad is valued at €12.0M.