Nicolò Fagioli vs Manuel Locatelli
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Manuel Locatelli commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €14.0M). Nicolò Fagioli leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Manuel Locatelli is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
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.
Locatelli has spent years being the midfielder that makes everything work without ever making the highlight reel—and the numbers finally prove why that matters. Operating in Serie A's congested midfield battles, he ranks in the top 5% for passes per 90, tackles won, press intensity, and passes into the final third simultaneously; finding a player who dominates all four categories at once is genuinely rare.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nicolò Fagioli | Manuel Locatelli | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.06 | 0.00 | Nicolò |
| Assists / 90 | 0.18 | 0.10 | Nicolò |
| Shots / 90 | 1.09 | 1.29 | Manuel |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.74 | 1.88 | Nicolò |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.91 | 15.12 | Manuel |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.04 | 2.05 | Manuel |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.49 | 0.99 | Manuel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.66 | 3.05 | Manuel |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.20 | 89.40 | Nicolò |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nicolò Fagioli or Manuel Locatelli?
Manuel Locatelli commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €14.0M). Nicolò Fagioli leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Manuel Locatelli is stronger in shots / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 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 Fagioli has a market value of €14.0M, while Manuel Locatelli is valued at €25.0M.