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Sam Byram vs Marc Cucurella

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

Data Verdict

Marc Cucurella commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €600K). Sam Byram leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Marc Cucurella is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Sam Byram

Defender
England
€600K
32 years old
Defender
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Player B

Marc Cucurella

Defender
Spain
€50.0M
27 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Sam Byram

Sam Byram is a Defender. Solid defensive option.

Marc Cucurella

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSam ByramMarc CucurellaEdge
Goals / 900.000.03
Tackles won / 901.45
Interceptions / 901.931.13Sam
Clearances / 903.962.96Sam
Press intensity / 900.682.20Marc
Pass accuracy %77.1087.40Marc

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Sam Byram or Marc Cucurella?

Marc Cucurella commands a higher market value (€50.0M vs €600K). Sam Byram leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Marc Cucurella is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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?

Sam Byram has a market value of €600K, while Marc Cucurella is valued at €50.0M.

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