Samu Castillejo vs Jesús Rodríguez
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Jesús Rodríguez commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €21.3M). Samu Castillejo leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Jesús Rodríguez is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Jesús Rodríguez holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90).
A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.46 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.53 big chances/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Samu Castillejo | Jesús Rodríguez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.08 | Jesús |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.46 | Jesús |
| Shots / 90 | 1.02 | 2.43 | Jesús |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.54 | 2.20 | Samu |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 1.73 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.95 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.12 | 1.76 | Jesús |
| Pass accuracy % | 83.60 | 80.00 | Samu |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Samu Castillejo or Jesús Rodríguez?
Jesús Rodríguez commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €21.3M). Samu Castillejo leads in key passes / 90 and pass accuracy %. Jesús Rodríguez is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Jesús Rodríguez holds the statistical edge across 4 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?
Samu Castillejo has a market value of €21.3M, while Jesús Rodríguez is valued at €30.0M.