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Ruan vs Dani Silva

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

Data Verdict

Dani Silva commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €2.0M). Ruan leads in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. Dani Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Dani Silva holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Ruan

Midfielder
Brazil
€2.0M
21 years old
Balanced Midfielder
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Player B

Dani Silva

Midfielder
Portugal
€3.5M
26 years old
Balanced Midfielder
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Playing Style Profiles

Ruan

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90).

Dani Silva

Silva is a metronomic safety valve operating within a Tier C environment, maintaining a staggering 100% pass completion rate that places him in the elite 5th percentile of Superliga midfielders. While his 48.2 passes per 90 suggest a high-volume facilitator, the data reveals a player who prioritizes ball retention over risk, evidenced by a pedestrian 0.64 key passes per 90.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricRuanDani SilvaEdge
Goals / 900.040.00
Assists / 900.040.24Dani
Shots / 901.581.19Ruan
Key passes / 900.751.19Dani
Passes (final 3rd) / 902.46
Tackles won / 901.31
Interceptions / 901.001.67Dani
Press intensity / 901.910.44Ruan
Pass accuracy %87.60100.00Dani

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Ruan or Dani Silva?

Dani Silva commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €2.0M). Ruan leads in shots / 90 and press intensity / 90. Dani Silva is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Dani Silva 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?

Ruan has a market value of €2.0M, while Dani Silva is valued at €3.5M.

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