What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Rafa Marín?

Marín sweeps up more than Koundé — nearly 3x the output. 23 interceptions in 33 games. €12M. You decide. Compared with Jules Koundé (€12.0M vs anchor). Standout: Chances Missed (Top 1% among La Liga peers). Concern: Ball Recoveries (Bottom 23%).

How does Rafa Marín compare to Jules Koundé?

Rafa Marín clearances vs Jules Koundé (178 clearances in 33 games), but interceptions (23 interceptions in 33 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Rafa Marín's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Chances Missed (Top 1% among La Liga peers). Weakness: Ball Recoveries (Bottom 23%). Percentiles vs La Liga Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Rafa Marín?

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

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Napoli· 2023/2024 · La Liga · FULL

AI Verdict: Rafa Marín

Centre BackSpain24y€12.0MFull profile →

Solid DefenderAerial

1.86Tkl/90

0.33KP/90

Based on 2,448 min · 2023/2024 · La Liga · FULL

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Marín sweeps up more than Koundé — nearly 3x the output.

vs Jules Koundé · La Liga · Same playing style · €12.0M

Marín wins on

Clearances

6.53/90 · 178 clearances in 33 games

Marín loses on

Interceptions

0.86/90 · 33th pct · 23 interceptions in 33 games

Based on 2,448 min (33 apps) vs anchor 2,259 min · 158 peers in La Liga DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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6.53/90

Marín

Clearances

RT edge

2.19/90

Koundé

0.86/90

33th pct

Marín

Interceptions

gap

1.27/90

70th pct

Koundé

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vs La Liga Defenders

Chances Missed

0.00/90Top 1%

Ball Recoveries

3.03/90Bottom 23%

Aerials Won

3.29/90Top 23%

Percentile rank among La Liga defenders (n=165) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderAerial

Rafael Marín Zamora is a Solid Defender. Rafael Marín Zamora is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels.

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