Thiago Almada vs Lamine Yamal
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Lamine Yamal commands a higher market value (€200.0M vs €20.0M). Thiago Almada leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Lamine Yamal 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).
Yamal is what happens when a teenager refuses to read the script about what teenagers are supposed to be. At 16, he is operating in the top 5% of La Liga attackers for key passes, dribbles, shots, and passes into the final third simultaneously—a combination that belongs to a seasoned elite winger, not someone still in school.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Thiago Almada | Lamine Yamal | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.23 | 0.64 | Lamine |
| Assists / 90 | 0.11 | 0.42 | Lamine |
| Shots / 90 | 1.82 | 4.52 | Lamine |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.05 | 2.92 | Lamine |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.53 | 5.02 | Thiago |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.19 | 0.90 | Thiago |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.70 | 1.96 | Thiago |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.80 | 79.90 | 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 Lamine Yamal?
Lamine Yamal commands a higher market value (€200.0M vs €20.0M). Thiago Almada leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Lamine Yamal 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 Lamine Yamal is valued at €200.0M.