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Nico Paz vs Simone Pafundi

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Nico Paz commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €5.0M). Nico Paz leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Simone Pafundi is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Nico Paz

Midfielder
Argentina
€65.0M
21 years old
Creator
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Player B

Simone Pafundi

Midfielder
Italy
€5.0M
20 years old
Creative
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Playing Style Profiles

Nico Paz

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

Simone Pafundi

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.8/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricNico PazSimone PafundiEdge
Goals / 900.350.23Nico
Assists / 900.100.23Simone
Shots / 903.873.25Nico
Key passes / 901.462.55Simone
Passes (final 3rd) / 905.83
Tackles won / 901.56
Interceptions / 900.850.70Nico
Press intensity / 902.462.28Nico
Pass accuracy %82.9089.50Simone

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Nico Paz or Simone Pafundi?

Nico Paz commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €5.0M). Nico Paz leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Simone Pafundi is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 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?

Nico Paz has a market value of €65.0M, while Simone Pafundi is valued at €5.0M.

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