Thiago Almada vs Julián Alvarez
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Julián Alvarez commands a higher market value (€100.0M vs €20.0M). Thiago Almada leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Julián Alvarez is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy).
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.47 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Thiago Almada | Julián Alvarez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.23 | 0.47 | Julián |
| Assists / 90 | 0.11 | 0.17 | Julián |
| Shots / 90 | 1.82 | 2.50 | Julián |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.05 | 2.39 | Julián |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.53 | 2.88 | Thiago |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.19 | 0.60 | Thiago |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.70 | 1.25 | Thiago |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.80 | 83.80 | Thiago |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Thiago Almada or Julián Alvarez?
Julián Alvarez commands a higher market value (€100.0M vs €20.0M). Thiago Almada leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Julián Alvarez is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 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?
Thiago Almada has a market value of €20.0M, while Julián Alvarez is valued at €100.0M.