Tiago Araújo vs Ronald Araujo
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Ronald Araujo commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €2.0M). Tiago Araújo leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Ronald Araujo is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Araújo is a creative wrecking ball masquerading as a defender, a player whose value is found entirely in the final third rather than his own box. While his 75.4% pass accuracy suggests sloppiness, it actually masks a high-risk, high-reward visionary who sits in the top 5% of the league for key passes (2.39/90) and the top 10% for passes into the final third.
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Tiago Araújo | Ronald Araujo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.04 | 0.16 | Ronald |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.89 | 0.62 | Tiago |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.19 | 1.14 | Tiago |
| Clearances / 90 | 2.88 | 3.24 | Ronald |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.53 | 2.21 | Tiago |
| Pass accuracy % | 73.50 | 93.00 | Ronald |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Tiago Araújo or Ronald Araujo?
Ronald Araujo commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €2.0M). Tiago Araújo leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Ronald Araujo is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 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?
Tiago Araújo has a market value of €2.0M, while Ronald Araujo is valued at €25.0M.