Nicolás Lodeiro vs Raul Paula
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Nicolás Lodeiro leads in assists / 90 and interceptions / 90. Raul Paula is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Raul Paula holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
Based on per-90 statistics · How we compare players →
Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.2/90), top 10% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.8/90) and top 20% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Nicolás Lodeiro | Raul Paula | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.25 | Raul |
| Assists / 90 | 0.72 | 0.25 | Nicolás |
| Shots / 90 | 1.20 | 2.91 | Raul |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.57 | 1.90 | Raul |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.72 | 0.25 | Nicolás |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.35 | 1.38 | Raul |
| Pass accuracy % | 73.60 | 76.20 | Raul |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Nicolás Lodeiro or Raul Paula?
Nicolás Lodeiro leads in assists / 90 and interceptions / 90. Raul Paula is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Raul Paula 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?
Nicolás Lodeiro has a market value of €5.5M, while Raul Paula is valued at N/A.