The final between Palmeiras and Flamengo, this Saturday (29), in Lima, brings two of the most influential players in Brazilian football face to face in 2025.
On one side, Vitor Roque, owner of a season of affirmation with the alviverde shirt. On the other, Arrascaeta, a red-black technical reference and central piece in creating plays. A Sofascore survey shows how the two reach their decision and reveals clear differences in the impact each has on the field.
With an average rating of 7.08, Vitor Roque maintains the numbers of a decisive striker: 20 goals, 5 assists and direct participation in goals every 146 minutes. There were 54 games, 44 as a starter, in a season that oscillated between physical explosion, daily presence in the area and a more mobile role in the Palmeiras scheme. The young man still often tries to finish: there are 2.3 shots per game, 1.0 of which are on target, in addition to an average of 0.9 decisive passes and 1.2 successful dribbles per game.
Arrascaeta appears with an even higher score, 7.52, reinforcing the idea that he continues to be the creative brain of . In 59 matches (51 as a starter), the Uruguayan has scored 23 goals and 16 assists, directly participating in a goal every 107 minutes — an indicator that shows how much he influences the Red and Black offensive gear. His average of 2.2 shots (0.7 on target) is similar to Roque’s, but the jump appears in construction: 1.7 decisive passes per game and 1.2 successful dribbles. In the recovery, he has a slight advantage: 2.6 balls recovered per match, compared to 2.1 for the player.
The numbers, although cold, help to illuminate the plot of a duel that, on the field, is usually decided by details.
