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Santiago Arias vs Mathías Olivera

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

Data Verdict

Mathías Olivera commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €3.0M). Santiago Arias leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Mathías Olivera is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Santiago Arias holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Santiago Arias

Defender
Colombia
€3.0M
34 years old
Ball-Playing
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Player B

Mathías Olivera

Defender
Uruguay
€15.0M
28 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Santiago Arias

Arias is the quintessential "modern-traditionalist" fullback, combining the cynical defensive bite of the old guard with the metronomic distribution required in contemporary possession systems. While many defenders at this level are frantic, his 89% pass accuracy—placing him in the elite top 5% of the league—suggests a player who views the ball as a tool for control rather than a burden to be cleared.

Mathías Olivera

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), heavily involved in possession (66 passes/90), central to possession (82 touches/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSantiago AriasMathías OliveraEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 902.501.53Santiago
Interceptions / 901.640.94Santiago
Clearances / 902.740.71Santiago
Press intensity / 902.752.48Santiago
Pass accuracy %89.0091.70Mathías

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Santiago Arias or Mathías Olivera?

Mathías Olivera commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €3.0M). Santiago Arias leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Mathías Olivera is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Santiago Arias holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?

Santiago Arias has a market value of €3.0M, while Mathías Olivera is valued at €15.0M.

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