Sergio Canales vs Pablo Fornals
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Pablo Fornals commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €5.0M). Sergio Canales leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Pablo Fornals is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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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 an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), penetrates with forward passing (8.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Sergio Canales | Pablo Fornals | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.47 | 0.25 | Sergio |
| Assists / 90 | 0.21 | 0.21 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 3.05 | 1.46 | Sergio |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.58 | 2.63 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 7.69 | 8.02 | Pablo |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.42 | 0.94 | Pablo |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.32 | 1.21 | Pablo |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.66 | 2.68 | Pablo |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.00 | 85.70 | 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 Pablo Fornals?
Pablo Fornals commands a higher market value (€8.0M vs €5.0M). Sergio Canales leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Pablo Fornals is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 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?
Sergio Canales has a market value of €5.0M, while Pablo Fornals is valued at €8.0M.