Rúben Neves vs André
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€25.0M vs €22.0M). Rúben Neves leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. André is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Neves remains one of football's most elegant paradoxes: a defensive midfielder by instinct who consistently produces attacking numbers that embarrass players deployed ten yards further forward. His 0.40 goals per 90 places him in the top 5% of the league, yet the more telling figure is his 15.07 passes into the final third per 90—also top 5%—confirming this isn't a man who scores instead of progressing play; he does both simultaneously.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Rúben Neves | André | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.38 | 0.04 | Rúben |
| Assists / 90 | 0.23 | 0.00 | Rúben |
| Shots / 90 | 1.62 | 0.49 | Rúben |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.18 | 0.63 | Rúben |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 15.07 | 5.07 | Rúben |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.20 | 1.28 | André |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.79 | 0.98 | André |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.68 | 3.39 | André |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.00 | 91.70 | André |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Rúben Neves or André?
Both players are valued similarly (€25.0M vs €22.0M). Rúben Neves leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. André is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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?
Rúben Neves has a market value of €25.0M, while André is valued at €22.0M.