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Pablo Maffeo vs Carlos Romero

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Carlos Romero commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €5.0M). Pablo Maffeo leads in clearances / 90. Carlos Romero is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Carlos Romero holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Pablo Maffeo

Defender
Argentina
€5.0M
28 years old
Defender
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Player B

Carlos Romero

Defender
Spain
€25.0M
24 years old
Defender
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Playing Style Profiles

Pablo Maffeo

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Carlos Romero

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricPablo MaffeoCarlos RomeroEdge
Goals / 900.000.18Carlos
Tackles won / 901.101.70Carlos
Interceptions / 901.181.16
Clearances / 903.421.87Pablo
Press intensity / 902.162.80Carlos
Pass accuracy %74.4077.80Carlos

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Pablo Maffeo or Carlos Romero?

Carlos Romero commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €5.0M). Pablo Maffeo leads in clearances / 90. Carlos Romero is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Carlos Romero holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Pablo Maffeo has a market value of €5.0M, while Carlos Romero is valued at €25.0M.

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