Nikola Vlašić vs Mario Pašalić
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Nikola Vlašić commands a higher market value (€9.0M vs €7.0M). Nikola Vlašić leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Mario Pašalić is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (50 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Pašalić has quietly become one of Serie A's most efficient midfield connectors — a player whose value lives entirely in the spaces between the headlines. His pass accuracy sits in the top 10% of the league, but the more telling number is his 64 passes per 90, which ranks in the top 5% — this isn't a man recycling possession sideways, it's a midfielder who genuinely orchestrates.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nikola Vlašić | Mario Pašalić | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.20 | 0.10 | Nikola |
| Assists / 90 | 0.13 | 0.21 | Mario |
| Shots / 90 | 1.32 | 0.72 | Nikola |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.59 | 1.75 | Mario |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.06 | 8.26 | Mario |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.15 | 0.96 | Nikola |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.53 | 0.62 | Mario |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.65 | 2.52 | Nikola |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.10 | 89.30 | Mario |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nikola Vlašić or Mario Pašalić?
Nikola Vlašić commands a higher market value (€9.0M vs €7.0M). Nikola Vlašić leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Mario Pašalić 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?
Nikola Vlašić has a market value of €9.0M, while Mario Pašalić is valued at €7.0M.