Nuno Santos vs Martim Fernandes
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Martim Fernandes commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €5.0M). Nuno Santos leads in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. Martim Fernandes is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Santos is the rare defender who creates more danger than most attackers in Liga Portugal—his 3.07 key passes per 90 and 2.05 shots per 90 both land in the top 5% of all defenders in the division, numbers that belong on a winger's profile, not a backline one. His 100% duel win rate sounds like a small-sample anomaly—and with only 352 minutes, it partly is—but his 90.9% pass accuracy suggests genuine technical quality rather than a player simply avoiding contact.
A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nuno Santos | Martim Fernandes | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.08 | Martim |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.75 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.02 | 0.89 | Nuno |
| Clearances / 90 | 0.77 | 2.66 | Martim |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.36 | 2.65 | Martim |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.90 | 82.00 | Nuno |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nuno Santos or Martim Fernandes?
Martim Fernandes commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €5.0M). Nuno Santos leads in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. Martim Fernandes is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 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?
Nuno Santos has a market value of €5.0M, while Martim Fernandes is valued at €12.0M.