Manu Silva vs Dani Silva
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Manu Silva commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €3.5M). Manu Silva leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Dani Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.33 big chances/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and switches play with precision (8.6 long balls/90, 66% accuracy).
Silva is a metronomic safety valve operating within a Tier C environment, maintaining a staggering 100% pass completion rate that places him in the elite 5th percentile of Superliga midfielders. While his 48.2 passes per 90 suggest a high-volume facilitator, the data reveals a player who prioritizes ball retention over risk, evidenced by a pedestrian 0.64 key passes per 90.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Manu Silva | Dani Silva | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.13 | 0.00 | Manu |
| Assists / 90 | 0.13 | 0.24 | Dani |
| Shots / 90 | 1.52 | 1.19 | Manu |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.38 | 1.19 | Manu |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.52 | 1.67 | Dani |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.63 | 0.44 | Manu |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.50 | 100.00 | Dani |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Manu Silva or Dani Silva?
Manu Silva commands a higher market value (€10.0M vs €3.5M). Manu Silva leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Dani Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and interceptions / 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?
Manu Silva has a market value of €10.0M, while Dani Silva is valued at €3.5M.