What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Arthur Theate?

Theate sweeps up more than Upamecano — nearly 2x the output. 100 ball recoveries in 31 games. €17M. You decide. Compared with Dayot Upamecano (€17.0M vs anchor). Standout: Aerials Won (Top 19% among Bundesliga peers).

How does Arthur Theate compare to Dayot Upamecano?

Arthur Theate clearances vs Dayot Upamecano (171 clearances in 31 games), but ball recoveries (100 ball recoveries in 31 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Arthur Theate's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Aerials Won (Top 19% among Bundesliga peers). Percentiles vs Bundesliga Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Arthur Theate?

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

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AI Verdict: Arthur Theate

Centre BackBelgium26y€17.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

1.51Tkl/90

0.50KP/90

Based on 2,710 min · 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · FULL

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Theate sweeps up more than Upamecano — nearly 2x the output.

vs Dayot Upamecano · Bundesliga · Same playing style · €17.0M

Theate wins on

Clearances

5.67/90 · 171 clearances in 31 games

Theate loses on

Ball Recoveries

3.33/90 · 37th pct · 100 ball recoveries in 31 games

Based on 2,710 min (31 apps) vs anchor 1,799 min · 260 peers in Bundesliga DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Bundesliga · same-role pool

5.67/90

Theate

Clearances

RT edge

2.60/90

Upamecano

3.33/90

37th pct

Theate

Ball Recoveries

gap

6.00/90

Top 3%

Upamecano

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vs Bundesliga Defenders

Aerials Won

3.40/90Top 19%

Percentile rank among Bundesliga defenders (n=363) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

Arthur Theate is a Ball-Playing CB. Arthur Theate is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

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Theate sweeps up more than Upamecano — nearly 2x the output.

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