Yoshinori Muto vs Ivan Cavaleiro
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€10.7M vs €11.8M). Yoshinori Muto leads in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Ivan Cavaleiro is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Muto is the rare forward whose most elite numbers have nothing to do with the ball hitting the net. At 32, the former Newcastle and Mainz man has reinvented himself as something closer to a high-energy link-forward, and the data captures that transformation with uncomfortable clarity.
Cavaleiro is the kind of attacker who makes a team tick without ever dominating the highlights reel. Operating in Liga Portugal, his passes into the final third rank in the top 10% among forwards—a figure that quietly reframes what he actually is: not a finisher, but a connector.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Yoshinori Muto | Ivan Cavaleiro | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.07 | 0.21 | Ivan |
| Assists / 90 | 0.07 | 0.00 | Yoshinori |
| Shots / 90 | 1.60 | 2.01 | Ivan |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.24 | 1.80 | Ivan |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.93 | 3.59 | Yoshinori |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.80 | 0.32 | Yoshinori |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.12 | 2.09 | — |
| Pass accuracy % | 74.20 | 77.80 | Ivan |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Yoshinori Muto or Ivan Cavaleiro?
Both players are valued similarly (€10.7M vs €11.8M). Yoshinori Muto leads in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Ivan Cavaleiro is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 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?
Yoshinori Muto has a market value of €10.7M, while Ivan Cavaleiro is valued at €11.8M.