Rúben Dias vs Virgil van Dijk
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Rúben Dias commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €18.0M). Rúben Dias leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Virgil van Dijk is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (74 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.2 final-third passes/90) and central to possession (85 touches/90).
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (74% duel success), heavily involved in possession (74 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (86 touches/90), dominant in the air (4.5 aerials won/90, 73%) and uses long balls frequently (7.8/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Rúben Dias | Virgil van Dijk | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.09 | 0.11 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.26 | 0.37 | Virgil |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.05 | 0.64 | Rúben |
| Clearances / 90 | 5.05 | 7.42 | Virgil |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.62 | 1.26 | Rúben |
| Pass accuracy % | 93.00 | 89.30 | Rúben |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Rúben Dias or Virgil van Dijk?
Rúben Dias commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €18.0M). Rúben Dias leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Virgil van Dijk is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 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 Dias has a market value of €60.0M, while Virgil van Dijk is valued at €18.0M.