Marco Verratti vs Manuel Locatelli
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Manuel Locatelli commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €7.0M). Marco Verratti leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Manuel Locatelli is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Verratti remains one of the most distinctive midfield brains in the game—a player who orchestrates tempo not through athleticism but through touch, angle, and anticipation. In the Stars League, his 77.7 passes per 90 places him in the top 5%, but the more revealing number is 14.00 passes into the final third per 90—also top 5%—meaning he isn't just recycling possession, he's consistently threading it forward.
Locatelli has spent years being the midfielder that makes everything work without ever making the highlight reel—and the numbers finally prove why that matters. Operating in Serie A's congested midfield battles, he ranks in the top 5% for passes per 90, tackles won, press intensity, and passes into the final third simultaneously; finding a player who dominates all four categories at once is genuinely rare.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Marco Verratti | Manuel Locatelli | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.10 | 0.00 | Marco |
| Assists / 90 | 0.30 | 0.10 | Marco |
| Shots / 90 | 0.91 | 1.29 | Manuel |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.23 | 1.88 | Marco |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 14.00 | 15.12 | Manuel |
| Tackles won / 90 | 2.23 | 2.05 | Marco |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.61 | 0.99 | Manuel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.49 | 3.05 | Marco |
| Pass accuracy % | 87.30 | 89.40 | Manuel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Marco Verratti or Manuel Locatelli?
Manuel Locatelli commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €7.0M). Marco Verratti leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Manuel Locatelli is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 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?
Marco Verratti has a market value of €7.0M, while Manuel Locatelli is valued at €25.0M.