Neymar vs Lorenzo Pellegrini
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€10.0M vs €9.0M). Neymar leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Lorenzo Pellegrini is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Neymar holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Neymar remains one of the most paradoxical attacking midfielders in Serie A — a player whose ceiling still dazzles even as his floor has quietly dropped. His goalscoring output places him in the top 5% of league midfielders, and his 3.00 key passes per 90 sit in the top 10%, meaning he is simultaneously one of the division's most dangerous finishers and creators.
Pellegrini remains one of Serie A's most frustrating paradoxes: a midfielder who consistently breaks into the top 20% for both key passes and shots per 90, yet somehow still divides opinion at the highest level. His 1.71 key passes and 0.21 goals per 90 aren't volume illusions—they reflect a genuine capacity to hurt teams in ways most central midfielders simply can't.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Neymar | Lorenzo Pellegrini | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.50 | 0.19 | Neymar |
| Assists / 90 | 0.34 | 0.10 | Neymar |
| Shots / 90 | 2.51 | 1.74 | Neymar |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.34 | 1.65 | Neymar |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 5.78 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.29 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.00 | 0.97 | Lorenzo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.06 | 1.60 | Lorenzo |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.20 | 76.80 | Neymar |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Neymar or Lorenzo Pellegrini?
Both players are valued similarly (€10.0M vs €9.0M). Neymar leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Lorenzo Pellegrini is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Neymar holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Neymar has a market value of €10.0M, while Lorenzo Pellegrini is valued at €9.0M.