Santiago Rodríguez vs Rafa Rodríguez
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Rafa Rodríguez commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €5.5M). Santiago Rodríguez leads in pass accuracy %. Rafa Rodríguez is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Rafa Rodríguez holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.61 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.8/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Santiago Rodríguez | Rafa Rodríguez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.54 | Rafa |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.18 | Rafa |
| Shots / 90 | 0.00 | 3.25 | Rafa |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.72 | 1.26 | Rafa |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 8.11 | — | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.77 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.24 | 0.36 | Rafa |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.12 | 2.17 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.20 | 76.60 | Santiago |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Santiago Rodríguez or Rafa Rodríguez?
Rafa Rodríguez commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €5.5M). Santiago Rodríguez leads in pass accuracy %. Rafa Rodríguez is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Rafa Rodríguez holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Santiago Rodríguez has a market value of €5.5M, while Rafa Rodríguez is valued at €15.0M.