Neymar vs Nico Paz
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Nico Paz commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €10.0M). Neymar leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Nico Paz is stronger in shots / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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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.
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.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Neymar | Nico Paz | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.50 | 0.35 | Neymar |
| Assists / 90 | 0.34 | 0.10 | Neymar |
| Shots / 90 | 2.51 | 3.87 | Nico |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.34 | 1.46 | Neymar |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 5.83 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.56 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.00 | 0.85 | Nico |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.06 | 2.46 | Nico |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.20 | 82.90 | Nico |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Neymar or Nico Paz?
Nico Paz commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €10.0M). Neymar leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Nico Paz is stronger in shots / 90 and interceptions / 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?
Neymar has a market value of €10.0M, while Nico Paz is valued at €65.0M.