Nicolò Barella vs Nicolò Fagioli
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Nicolò Barella commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €14.0M). Nicolò Barella leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Nicolò Fagioli is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Barella is the engine that makes Inter's midfield breathe—a box-to-box dynamo whose footballing intelligence operates at a frequency most teammates can only follow, not match. His key pass rate sits in Serie A's top 5%, and his assist numbers land in the top 10%, meaning the creativity isn't accidental—it's systematic.
Fagioli is the kind of midfielder who makes a possession system hum without ever demanding the spotlight. His 90.7% pass accuracy and 2.51 key passes per 90 both rank in Serie A's top 5% among midfielders—numbers that suggest not just tidiness, but genuine creative authority in the final third.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nicolò Barella | Nicolò Fagioli | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.11 | 0.07 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.29 | 0.11 | Nicolò |
| Shots / 90 | 1.27 | 1.15 | Nicolò |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.61 | 2.19 | Nicolò |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 7.80 | 8.91 | Nicolò |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.17 | 1.04 | Nicolò |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.40 | 0.57 | Nicolò |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.67 | 2.66 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.00 | 90.60 | Nicolò |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nicolò Barella or Nicolò Fagioli?
Nicolò Barella commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €14.0M). Nicolò Barella leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Nicolò Fagioli is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 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?
Nicolò Barella has a market value of €60.0M, while Nicolò Fagioli is valued at €14.0M.