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Nicolás Tagliafico vs Emerson

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Emerson commands a higher market value (€15.4M vs €5.0M). Nicolás Tagliafico leads in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. Emerson is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Nicolás Tagliafico

Defender
Argentina
€5.0M
33 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Emerson

Defender
Italy
€15.4M
31 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Nicolás Tagliafico

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Emerson

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (71% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), central to possession (73 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricNicolás TagliaficoEmersonEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 900.891.41Emerson
Interceptions / 901.241.32Emerson
Clearances / 902.472.32Nicolás
Press intensity / 902.322.05Nicolás
Pass accuracy %86.1089.50Emerson

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Nicolás Tagliafico or Emerson?

Emerson commands a higher market value (€15.4M vs €5.0M). Nicolás Tagliafico leads in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. Emerson is stronger in tackles won / 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?

Nicolás Tagliafico has a market value of €5.0M, while Emerson is valued at €15.4M.

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