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Sam Cosgrove vs Vangelis Pavlidis

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

Data Verdict

Vangelis Pavlidis commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €2.3M). Sam Cosgrove leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Vangelis Pavlidis is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Vangelis Pavlidis holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Sam Cosgrove

Attacker
England
€2.3M
29 years old
Prolific
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Player B

Vangelis Pavlidis

Attacker
Greece
€35.0M
27 years old
Prolific
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Playing Style Profiles

Sam Cosgrove

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), dominant in the air (7.5 aerials won/90, 65%), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

Vangelis Pavlidis

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.81 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricSam CosgroveVangelis PavlidisEdge
Goals / 900.540.83Vangelis
Assists / 900.180.14
Shots / 903.203.30Vangelis
Key passes / 901.531.22Sam
Passes (final 3rd) / 902.051.54Sam
Tackles won / 900.300.36Vangelis
Press intensity / 901.031.16Vangelis
Pass accuracy %62.7069.40Vangelis

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Sam Cosgrove or Vangelis Pavlidis?

Vangelis Pavlidis commands a higher market value (€35.0M vs €2.3M). Sam Cosgrove leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Vangelis Pavlidis is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Vangelis Pavlidis holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 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?

Sam Cosgrove has a market value of €2.3M, while Vangelis Pavlidis is valued at €35.0M.

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