Nicolás Castro vs Brais Méndez
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Brais Méndez commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €5.0M). Nicolás Castro leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Brais Méndez is stronger in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Nicolás Castro holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Castro is the rare midfielder who makes a Liga MX midfield tick through craft rather than combat—a high-volume creator whose assist rate sits in the top 5% of the league while his dribble completion does the same. The numbers tell a story of a player who finds pockets, moves quickly, and delivers.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nicolás Castro | Brais Méndez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.19 | 0.31 | Brais |
| Assists / 90 | 0.30 | 0.16 | Nicolás |
| Shots / 90 | 3.19 | 1.95 | Nicolás |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.83 | 1.17 | Nicolás |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.86 | 7.65 | Brais |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.76 | 0.80 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.80 | 0.47 | Nicolás |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.53 | 2.05 | Nicolás |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.80 | 80.40 | Nicolás |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nicolás Castro or Brais Méndez?
Brais Méndez commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €5.0M). Nicolás Castro leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Brais Méndez is stronger in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Overall, Nicolás Castro holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 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?
Nicolás Castro has a market value of €5.0M, while Brais Méndez is valued at €12.0M.