Michael Santos vs Igor Jesus
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Igor Jesus commands a higher market value (€11.6M vs €1.8M). Michael Santos leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Igor Jesus is stronger in shots / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Santos is a localized aerial predator whose statistical profile reads like a blueprint for a high-intensity, direct-play wrecking ball. While his 28.6% passing accuracy is objectively abysmal—placing him in the bottom 10% of the league—it masks a high-risk, high-reward creative engine that delivers key passes and entries into the final third at a top-30% rate.
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Michael Santos | Igor Jesus | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.33 | 0.25 | Michael |
| Assists / 90 | 0.17 | 0.17 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.57 | 2.77 | Igor |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.49 | 0.63 | Michael |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.90 | 1.71 | Michael |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.57 | 0.57 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.10 | 1.13 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 28.60 | 72.80 | Igor |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Michael Santos or Igor Jesus?
Igor Jesus commands a higher market value (€11.6M vs €1.8M). Michael Santos leads in goals / 90 and key passes / 90. Igor Jesus is stronger in shots / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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?
Michael Santos has a market value of €1.8M, while Igor Jesus is valued at €11.6M.