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Paulo Otávio vs Jair Cunha 

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

Data Verdict

Jair Cunha  commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €1.1M). Paulo Otávio leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Jair Cunha  is stronger in clearances / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Paulo Otávio holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Paulo Otávio

Defender
Brazil
€1.1M
31 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Jair Cunha 

Defender
Brazil
€12.0M
21 years old
Ball-Playing
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Playing Style Profiles

Paulo Otávio

Otávio is a high-octane defensive specialist trapped in a Tier C squad, functioning as a one-man wrecking ball on the left flank. While he operates in a side that sees little of the ball—evidenced by his below-average volume of 36.1 passes per game—his efficiency when engaged is staggering.

Jair Cunha 

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (72% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.0/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricPaulo OtávioJair Cunha Edge
Goals / 900.060.00Paulo
Tackles won / 902.321.26Paulo
Interceptions / 901.110.80Paulo
Clearances / 901.465.42Jair
Press intensity / 902.341.97Paulo
Pass accuracy %80.7087.30Jair

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Paulo Otávio or Jair Cunha ?

Jair Cunha  commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €1.1M). Paulo Otávio leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Jair Cunha  is stronger in clearances / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Paulo Otávio holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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?

Paulo Otávio has a market value of €1.1M, while Jair Cunha  is valued at €12.0M.

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