What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Noah Fadiga?

Fadiga wins back possession more than Smalling — nearly 2x the output. 11 aerials won in 20 games. €2M. You decide. Compared with Chris Smalling (€1.5M vs anchor). Standout: Shots (Top 7% among Pro League peers). Concern: Goals (Bottom 1%).

How does Noah Fadiga compare to Chris Smalling?

Noah Fadiga ball recoveries vs Chris Smalling (50 ball recoveries in 20 games), but aerials won (11 aerials won in 20 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Noah Fadiga's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Shots (Top 7% among Pro League peers). Weakness: Goals (Bottom 1%). Percentiles vs Pro League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Noah Fadiga?

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

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AI Verdict: Noah Fadiga

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Solid Defender

1.87Tkl/90

0.42KP/90

Based on 1,132 min · 2024/2025 · Pro League · FULL

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Fadiga wins back possession more than Smalling — nearly 2x the output.

vs Chris Smalling · Pro League · Cross-role comparison · €1.5M

Fadiga wins on

Ball Recoveries

3.95/90 · 61th pct · 50 ball recoveries in 20 games

Fadiga loses on

Aerials Won

0.90/90 · 29th pct · 11 aerials won in 20 games

Based on 1,132 min (20 apps) vs anchor 1,911 min · 298 peers in Pro League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Pro League · cross-role

3.95/90

61th pct

Fadiga

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

2.02/90

Bottom 5%

Smalling

0.90/90

29th pct

Fadiga

Aerials Won

gap

1.68/90

55th pct

Smalling

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vs Pro League Defenders

Shots

1.09/90Top 7%

Goals

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Dribbles

1.09/90Top 8%

Assists

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Big Chances

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Percentile rank among Pro League defenders (n=403) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

Noah Fadiga is a Solid Defender. Noah Fadiga is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels.

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