Sandro Cruz vs Gonçalo Inácio

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

Data Verdict

Sandro Cruz leads in interceptions / 90. Gonçalo Inácio is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Gonçalo Inácio holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Sandro Cruz

Defender
Portugal
N/A
24 years old
Physical Stopper
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Player B

Gonçalo Inácio

Defender
Portugal
€45.0M
24 years old
Ball-Playing
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Playing Style Profiles

Sandro Cruz

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.

Gonçalo Inácio

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (89 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (12.7 final-third passes/90), central to possession (100 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (9.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSandro CruzGonçalo InácioEdge
Goals / 900.000.04
Tackles won / 900.761.08Gonçalo
Interceptions / 901.131.04Sandro
Clearances / 902.703.24Gonçalo
Press intensity / 901.452.66Gonçalo
Pass accuracy %77.3088.90Gonçalo

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Sandro Cruz or Gonçalo Inácio?

Sandro Cruz leads in interceptions / 90. Gonçalo Inácio is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Gonçalo Inácio 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?

Sandro Cruz has a market value of N/A, while Gonçalo Inácio is valued at €45.0M.

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