Philippe Coutinho 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 €20.0M). Philippe Coutinho leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Nico Paz is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Nico Paz holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Coutinho remains one of football's most paradoxical talents—a player whose ceiling still dazzles even as his floor frustrates. Operating in Serie A, he ranks in the top 10% for goals per 90 and top 20% for key passes, making him genuinely dangerous in ways most midfielders simply aren't.
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 | Philippe Coutinho | Nico Paz | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.29 | 0.35 | Nico |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.10 | Nico |
| Shots / 90 | 2.51 | 3.87 | Nico |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.22 | 1.46 | Philippe |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.70 | 5.83 | Nico |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.39 | 1.56 | Nico |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.00 | 0.85 | Nico |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.18 | 2.46 | Nico |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.60 | 82.90 | Philippe |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Philippe Coutinho or Nico Paz?
Nico Paz commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €20.0M). Philippe Coutinho leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Nico Paz is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Nico Paz holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 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?
Philippe Coutinho has a market value of €20.0M, while Nico Paz is valued at €65.0M.