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Vágner Love vs João Pedro

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

João Pedro commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €3.0M). Vágner Love leads in key passes / 90. João Pedro is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, João Pedro holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Vágner Love

Attacker
Brazil
€3.0M
41 years old
Forward
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Player B

João Pedro

Attacker
Brazil
€65.0M
24 years old
Target Man
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Playing Style Profiles

Vágner Love

Love remains the eternal romantic of the penalty area, a nomadic poacher who has traded his trademark blue braids for the gritty reality of Brazil’s second tier. While his raw output of 0.19 goals per 90 suggests a striker in his twilight, the data reveals a player who has evolved from a pure finisher into a vital offensive hub.

João Pedro

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricVágner LoveJoão PedroEdge
Goals / 900.190.52João
Assists / 900.000.17João
Shots / 901.732.47João
Key passes / 901.481.01Vágner
Passes (final 3rd) / 902.29
Tackles won / 900.64
Press intensity / 900.041.18João
Pass accuracy %72.6075.80João

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Vágner Love or João Pedro?

João Pedro commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €3.0M). Vágner Love leads in key passes / 90. João Pedro is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, João Pedro holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 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?

Vágner Love has a market value of €3.0M, while João Pedro is valued at €65.0M.

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