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Rui Mendes vs Thomas Buitink

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

Data Verdict

Rui Mendes leads in pass accuracy %. Thomas Buitink is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Thomas Buitink holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Rui Mendes

Attacker
Portugal
€250K
26 years old
Small Sample
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Player B

Thomas Buitink

Attacker
Netherlands
N/A
25 years old
Small Sample
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Playing Style Profiles

Rui Mendes

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.70 big chances/90).

Thomas Buitink

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.57 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.94 big chances/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricRui MendesThomas BuitinkEdge
Goals / 900.170.19
Assists / 900.170.57Thomas
Shots / 901.251.70Thomas
Key passes / 900.891.13Thomas
Press intensity / 900.000.00
Pass accuracy %72.2066.20Rui

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Rui Mendes or Thomas Buitink?

Rui Mendes leads in pass accuracy %. Thomas Buitink is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Thomas Buitink holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 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?

Rui Mendes has a market value of €250K, while Thomas Buitink is valued at N/A.

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