Nikola Krstović vs Santiago Castro
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Santiago Castro commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €20.0M). Nikola Krstović leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Santiago Castro is stronger in key passes / 90. Overall, Nikola Krstović holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Krstović has quietly become one of Serie A's most dangerous forwards this season, combining a striker's ruthlessness with a surprisingly complete technical game. His 0.63 goals per 90 places him in the top 10% of the league, but the more telling figure is his shot volume—top 5% in Serie A—suggesting a player who doesn't wait for perfect chances, he manufactures them.
Castro arrived in Serie A as a teenager and has quietly built a profile that rewards closer inspection than his modest surface numbers suggest. His 0.37 goals per 90 places him above average among Serie A forwards, and his shot volume backs that up — 2.49 attempts per 90 puts him in elite attacking territory.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nikola Krstović | Santiago Castro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.47 | 0.43 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.24 | 0.09 | Nikola |
| Shots / 90 | 5.18 | 2.67 | Nikola |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.06 | 1.20 | Santiago |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 1.72 | 1.64 | Nikola |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.47 | 0.32 | Nikola |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.55 | 0.88 | Nikola |
| Pass accuracy % | 78.50 | 74.00 | Nikola |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nikola Krstović or Santiago Castro?
Santiago Castro commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €20.0M). Nikola Krstović leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Santiago Castro is stronger in key passes / 90. Overall, Nikola Krstović holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 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?
Nikola Krstović has a market value of €20.0M, while Santiago Castro is valued at €35.0M.