Tiago Djaló vs Malick Thiaw
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Malick Thiaw commands a higher market value (€45.0M vs €7.0M). Tiago Djaló leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Malick Thiaw is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Tiago Djaló holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Djaló has carved out a quietly compelling identity in the Super Lig: a centre-back who wins headers, reads danger, and occasionally finds the net—without ever pretending to be a ball-playing quarterback. His aerial numbers place him in the top 20% of defenders in the league, and his interception rate tells a similar story about positional intelligence rather than reactive scrambling.
Thiaw has quietly become one of the Premier League's most complete defensive profiles — a towering centre-back who doesn't just win his battles, he wins them cleanly. His aerial win rate of 65.1% and duel success of 64.2% both sit in the league's top 20%, but the counterintuitive story is his attacking output: 0.16 goals per 90 and 0.98 shots per 90 place him in the top 10% among defenders, suggesting a genuine threat from set-pieces that opponents routinely underestimate.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Tiago Djaló | Malick Thiaw | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.12 | 0.13 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.75 | 0.82 | Malick |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.60 | 0.91 | Tiago |
| Clearances / 90 | 5.91 | 5.79 | Tiago |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.20 | 2.02 | Tiago |
| Pass accuracy % | 92.40 | 90.10 | Tiago |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Tiago Djaló or Malick Thiaw?
Malick Thiaw commands a higher market value (€45.0M vs €7.0M). Tiago Djaló leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Malick Thiaw is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Tiago Djaló holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 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?
Tiago Djaló has a market value of €7.0M, while Malick Thiaw is valued at €45.0M.