Sergio Canales vs Brais Méndez
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Brais Méndez commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €5.0M). Sergio Canales leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Brais Méndez is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Sergio Canales holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Canales remains one of those rare cases where a player's best football arrived not in Europe's gilded stages but in the heat of Liga MX — and the numbers are quietly making the argument for him. His 0.50 goals per 90 places him in the top 5% of midfielders in the league, a figure that would turn heads anywhere.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Sergio Canales | Brais Méndez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.47 | 0.31 | Sergio |
| Assists / 90 | 0.21 | 0.16 | Sergio |
| Shots / 90 | 3.05 | 1.95 | Sergio |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.58 | 1.17 | Sergio |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 7.69 | 7.65 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.42 | 0.80 | Brais |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.32 | 0.47 | Brais |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.66 | 2.05 | Brais |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.00 | 80.40 | Sergio |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Sergio Canales or Brais Méndez?
Brais Méndez commands a higher market value (€12.0M vs €5.0M). Sergio Canales leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Brais Méndez is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Sergio Canales holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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?
Sergio Canales has a market value of €5.0M, while Brais Méndez is valued at €12.0M.