What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Matheus Nunes?

Nunes recovers the ball more than Saliba — 31% more. 43 aerials won in 34 games. €45M. You decide. Compared with William Saliba (€45.0M vs anchor). Standout: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Premier League peers). Concern: Dribbled Past (Bottom 24%).

How does Matheus Nunes compare to William Saliba?

Matheus Nunes ball recoveries vs William Saliba (173 ball recoveries in 34 games), but aerials won (43 aerials won in 34 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Matheus Nunes's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Dribbled Past (Bottom 24%). Percentiles vs Premier League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Matheus Nunes?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: William Saliba. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Matheus Nunes

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Active Full-BackBall-Playing

1.82Tkl/90

0.91KP/90

Based on 2,864 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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Nunes recovers the ball more than Saliba — 31% more.

vs William Saliba · Premier League · Same playing style · €45.0M

Nunes wins on

Ball Recoveries

5.44/90 · Top 3% · 173 ball recoveries in 34 games

Nunes loses on

Aerials Won

1.35/90 · 44th pct · 43 aerials won in 34 games

Based on 2,864 min (34 apps) vs anchor 2,075 min · 300 peers in Premier League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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5.44/90

Top 3%

Nunes

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

4.16/90

Top 24%

Saliba

1.35/90

44th pct

Nunes

Aerials Won

gap

4.58/90

Top 2%

Saliba

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vs Premier League Defenders

Chances Missed

0.00/90Top 1%

Dribbled Past

0.71/90Bottom 24%

Ball Recoveries

5.44/90Top 3%

Press Intensity

2.82/90Top 3%

Percentile rank among Premier League defenders (n=345) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackBall-Playing

A Active Full-Back. A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in possession (68 passes/90), central to possession (91 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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