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Yuto Nagatomo vs Luca Pellegrini

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

Data Verdict

Luca Pellegrini commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €2.5M). Yuto Nagatomo leads in clearances / 90. Luca Pellegrini is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Luca Pellegrini holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Yuto Nagatomo

Defender
Japan
€2.5M
39 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Luca Pellegrini

Defender
Italy
€3.5M
27 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Yuto Nagatomo

Nagatomo remains the defiant archetype of the "eternal engine," a veteran full-back whose 1,728 minutes this season prove that his legendary stamina hasn't yet surrendered to time. While his 31.2 passes per match suggest he is no longer the primary outlet for ball progression, his efficiency in the final third remains elite; he ranks in the top 20% for assists and consistently outperforms his peers in key passes and shots.

Luca Pellegrini

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricYuto NagatomoLuca PellegriniEdge
Goals / 900.000.10Luca
Tackles won / 900.940.95
Interceptions / 900.830.91Luca
Clearances / 903.072.33Yuto
Press intensity / 901.591.88Luca
Pass accuracy %76.1078.90Luca

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Yuto Nagatomo or Luca Pellegrini?

Luca Pellegrini commands a higher market value (€3.5M vs €2.5M). Yuto Nagatomo leads in clearances / 90. Luca Pellegrini is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Luca Pellegrini 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?

Yuto Nagatomo has a market value of €2.5M, while Luca Pellegrini is valued at €3.5M.

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