Néstor Araújo vs Tomás Araújo
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Tomás Araújo commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €3.0M). Néstor Araújo leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Tomás Araújo is stronger in goals / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Araújo is a classic defensive contradiction: a ground-level titan who dominates 1-on-1 physical battles while remaining curiously passive in the collective defensive phase. His 72.7% duel win rate puts him in the league’s top 5%, marking him as an elite stopper once engaged, yet his bottom-decile press intensity suggests a player who prefers to drop and react rather than hunt.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.8 long balls/90, 62% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Néstor Araújo | Tomás Araújo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.06 | Tomás |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.21 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.29 | 1.19 | Néstor |
| Clearances / 90 | 5.83 | 2.37 | Néstor |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.45 | 2.21 | Tomás |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.10 | 87.60 | Néstor |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Néstor Araújo or Tomás Araújo?
Tomás Araújo commands a higher market value (€28.0M vs €3.0M). Néstor Araújo leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Tomás Araújo is stronger in goals / 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?
Néstor Araújo has a market value of €3.0M, while Tomás Araújo is valued at €28.0M.