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Ricardo Pereira vs Lucas Pires

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

Data Verdict

Lucas Pires commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €3.0M). Ricardo Pereira leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Lucas Pires is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Ricardo Pereira holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Ricardo Pereira

Defender
Portugal
€3.0M
32 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Lucas Pires

Defender
Brazil
€5.0M
25 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Ricardo Pereira

Pereira remains a Premier League caliber engine trapped in a Championship chassis, operating less like a traditional fullback and more like a high-intensity defensive architect. While his 1.83 successful tackles per 90 place him in the elite top 5% of the division, it is his intellectual dominance that truly separates him; he doesn't just react, he suffocates, ranking in the top 5% for pressing intensity.

Lucas Pires

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricRicardo PereiraLucas PiresEdge
Goals / 900.060.00Ricardo
Tackles won / 901.831.55Ricardo
Interceptions / 901.751.25Ricardo
Clearances / 904.352.57Ricardo
Press intensity / 903.003.02
Pass accuracy %77.2083.20Lucas

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Ricardo Pereira or Lucas Pires?

Lucas Pires commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €3.0M). Ricardo Pereira leads in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Lucas Pires is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Ricardo Pereira 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?

Ricardo Pereira has a market value of €3.0M, while Lucas Pires is valued at €5.0M.

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