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Yokohama F. Marinos· 2024 · J-League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Eduardo

Centre BackBrazil33y€1.3MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

1.05Tkl/90

0.32KP/90

Based on 2,256 min · 2024 · J-League · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Eduardo

Lautaro Giannetti88% match
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Álex Pastor84% match
Málaga · La Liga
Bryan Passi

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (83 passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Eduardo:

Lautaro Giannetti(88% match) — Lautaro Gianetti is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Álex Pastor(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), uses long balls frequently (8.1/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Bryan Passi(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (62% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Lautaro Giannetti

Antalyaspor · Super Lig

Argentina32yContract 2027

Tkl/901.71

KP/900.15

Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form

88% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Eduardo?▼

The top alternatives to Eduardo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lautaro Giannetti, Álex Pastor, Bryan Passi, Maximilian Großer, Lukas Boeder. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Eduardo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Eduardo in 2026 include Lautaro Giannetti (N/A), Álex Pastor (N/A), Bryan Passi (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Eduardo play and who plays similarly?▼

Eduardo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lautaro Giannetti (Argentina, N/A); Álex Pastor (Spain, N/A); Bryan Passi (France, N/A); Maximilian Großer (Germany, N/A).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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