Mateus Vital vs Álex Cardero
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Mateus Vital leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Álex Cardero is stronger in shots / 90. Overall, Mateus Vital holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (13.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (95 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.9/90), switches play with precision (6.6 long balls/90, 77% accuracy) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.2/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mateus Vital | Álex Cardero | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.18 | 0.21 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.29 | 0.21 | Mateus |
| Shots / 90 | 1.90 | 2.33 | Álex |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.12 | 1.91 | Mateus |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.72 | 0.64 | Mateus |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.22 | 2.71 | Mateus |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.90 | 79.30 | Mateus |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mateus Vital or Álex Cardero?
Mateus Vital leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Álex Cardero is stronger in shots / 90. Overall, Mateus Vital holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 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?
Mateus Vital has a market value of €2.0M, while Álex Cardero is valued at N/A.