Rodrigo De Paul vs Exequiel Palacios
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Exequiel Palacios commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €15.0M). Rodrigo De Paul leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Exequiel Palacios is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Rodrigo De Paul holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Rodrigo Javier de Paul is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.55 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (79 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.78 big chances/90), central to possession (94 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Rodrigo De Paul | Exequiel Palacios | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.22 | 0.00 | Rodrigo |
| Assists / 90 | 0.22 | 0.00 | Rodrigo |
| Shots / 90 | 1.89 | 0.27 | Rodrigo |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.44 | 0.81 | Rodrigo |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 16.50 | 14.55 | Rodrigo |
| Tackles won / 90 | 2.00 | 1.23 | Rodrigo |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.78 | 1.88 | Exequiel |
| Press intensity / 90 | 4.58 | 2.61 | Rodrigo |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.50 | 90.20 | Exequiel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Rodrigo De Paul or Exequiel Palacios?
Exequiel Palacios commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €15.0M). Rodrigo De Paul leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Exequiel Palacios is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Rodrigo De Paul holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 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?
Rodrigo De Paul has a market value of €15.0M, while Exequiel Palacios is valued at €30.0M.