Paulinho vs Francisco Trincão
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Francisco Trincão commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €11.0M). Paulinho leads in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. Francisco Trincão is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Francisco Trincão holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.03 big chances/90).
Trincão has quietly reinvented himself from Barcelona's forgotten winger into one of Liga Portugal's most complete attacking architects. His 2.68 key passes and 6.17 passes into the final third per 90 both rank inside the top 5% among forwards in the league—numbers that belong to a playmaker, not a wide attacker chasing highlight reels.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Paulinho | Francisco Trincão | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.36 | 0.23 | Paulinho |
| Assists / 90 | 0.04 | 0.36 | Francisco |
| Shots / 90 | 1.60 | 2.31 | Francisco |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.55 | 2.73 | Francisco |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 6.17 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.68 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.08 | 1.79 | Francisco |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.60 | 88.40 | Paulinho |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Paulinho or Francisco Trincão?
Francisco Trincão commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €11.0M). Paulinho leads in goals / 90 and pass accuracy %. Francisco Trincão is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Francisco Trincão 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?
Paulinho has a market value of €11.0M, while Francisco Trincão is valued at €35.0M.