What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Diogo Leite?

Leite sweeps up more than Upamecano — nearly 3x the output. 21 tackles won in 30 games. €12M. You decide. Compared with Dayot Upamecano (€12.0M vs anchor). Standout: Aerials Won (Top 5% among Bundesliga peers). Concern: Chances Missed (Bottom 20%).

How does Diogo Leite compare to Dayot Upamecano?

Diogo Leite clearances vs Dayot Upamecano (186 clearances in 30 games), but tackles won (21 tackles won in 30 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Diogo Leite's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Aerials Won (Top 5% among Bundesliga peers). Weakness: Chances Missed (Bottom 20%). Percentiles vs Bundesliga Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Diogo Leite?

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

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Lazio· 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · FULL

AI Verdict: Diogo Leite

Centre BackPortugal27y€12.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

1.51Tkl/90

0.41KP/90

Based on 2,548 min · 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · FULL

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Leite sweeps up more than Upamecano — nearly 3x the output.

vs Dayot Upamecano · Bundesliga · Same playing style · €12.0M

Leite wins on

Clearances

6.58/90 · 186 clearances in 30 games

Leite loses on

Tackles Won

0.73/90 · Bottom 23% · 21 tackles won in 30 games

Based on 2,548 min (30 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

6.58/90

Leite

Clearances

RT edge

2.60/90

Upamecano

0.73/90

Bottom 23%

Leite

Tackles Won

gap

1.35/90

Top 23%

Upamecano

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vs Bundesliga Defenders

Aerials Won

5.12/90Top 5%

Chances Missed

0.13/90Bottom 20%

Interceptions

1.96/90Top 7%

Tackles Won

0.73/90Bottom 23%

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

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.2/90).

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