Thiago Santos vs Nuno Santos
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Nuno Santos commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €1.0M). Thiago Santos leads in clearances / 90. Nuno Santos is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Santos is a transitional anomaly in a Tier C Serie A side, functioning less like a traditional anchor and more like a vertical ball-carrier trapped in a center-back’s frame. While his 81.6% pass accuracy is objectively poor for the league, it is a symptom of ambition rather than incompetence; his top-decile 1.27 dribbles per 90 show a player who prefers to break lines with his feet rather than playing it safe.
Santos is the rare defender who creates more danger than most attackers in Liga Portugal—his 3.07 key passes per 90 and 2.05 shots per 90 both land in the top 5% of all defenders in the division, numbers that belong on a winger's profile, not a backline one. His 100% duel win rate sounds like a small-sample anomaly—and with only 352 minutes, it partly is—but his 90.9% pass accuracy suggests genuine technical quality rather than a player simply avoiding contact.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Thiago Santos | Nuno Santos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.81 | 1.02 | Nuno |
| Clearances / 90 | 6.11 | 0.77 | Thiago |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.33 | 0.36 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.60 | 90.90 | Nuno |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Thiago Santos or Nuno Santos?
Nuno Santos commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €1.0M). Thiago Santos leads in clearances / 90. Nuno Santos is stronger in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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 Santos has a market value of €1.0M, while Nuno Santos is valued at €5.0M.