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Ricardo Esgaio vs Mert Müldür

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

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€5.5M vs €5.0M). Ricardo Esgaio leads in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. Mert Müldür is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Mert Müldür holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Ricardo Esgaio

Defender
Portugal
€5.5M
32 years old
Defender
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Player B

Mert Müldür

Defender
Turkey
€5.0M
27 years old
Small Sample
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Playing Style Profiles

Ricardo Esgaio

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

Mert Müldür

Müldür occupies a fascinating tactical grey zone—a defender who consistently threatens the opposition goal more than he's troubled by his own. His tackles won rate sits in the top 5% of Super Lig defenders, meaning he's not just positioning well; he's actively winning the ball back at an elite frequency for this league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricRicardo EsgaioMert MüldürEdge
Goals / 900.000.08Mert
Tackles won / 901.601.97Mert
Interceptions / 901.031.33Mert
Clearances / 902.972.27Ricardo
Press intensity / 902.342.00Ricardo
Pass accuracy %76.8083.20Mert

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Ricardo Esgaio or Mert Müldür?

Both players are valued similarly (€5.5M vs €5.0M). Ricardo Esgaio leads in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. Mert Müldür is stronger in goals / 90 and tackles won / 90. Overall, Mert Müldür 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?

Ricardo Esgaio has a market value of €5.5M, while Mert Müldür is valued at €5.0M.

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