Manu Silva vs Leandro Barreiro
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Leandro Barreiro commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €10.0M). Manu Silva leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Leandro Barreiro is stronger in assists / 90 and press intensity / 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).
Barreiro is the rare midfielder who wins headers like a centre-back but still finds pockets to create like a number ten. His aerial win rate sits in the top 5% of Liga Portugal midfielders—a genuinely freakish number for someone operating in central midfield rather than set-piece territory—and it quietly underpins his value in transition, winning second balls that never show up in highlight reels.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Manu Silva | Leandro Barreiro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.13 | 0.16 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.13 | 0.26 | Leandro |
| Shots / 90 | 1.52 | 1.09 | Manu |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.38 | 1.09 | Manu |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 3.66 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.82 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.52 | 0.89 | Manu |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.63 | 1.87 | Leandro |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.50 | 84.50 | Leandro |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Manu Silva or Leandro Barreiro?
Leandro Barreiro commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €10.0M). Manu Silva leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Leandro Barreiro is stronger in assists / 90 and press intensity / 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 Leandro Barreiro is valued at €15.0M.