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Best Alternatives to Estêvão

Players most similar to Estêvão (Attacker, €80.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Estêvão

  1. 1.Endrick85% DNA match·Olympique Lyonnais€25.0M
  2. 2.Mathys Tel84% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€30.0M
  3. 3.Noni Madueke84% DNA match·Arsenal€50.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardDribblerSmall Sample

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (3.1/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Estêvão by playing style are:

  • Endrick(85% match)A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.46 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.56 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.1/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.74 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
  • Mathys Tel(84% match)A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (3.0/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Noni Madueke(84% match)A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Endrick delivers 85% of the same playing style, at 69% lower cost (€25.0M vs €80.0M), with 0.22 goals per 90 at age 19. That's 106% of Estêvão's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Estêvão
AttackerBrazil€80.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Endrick
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Brazil19yContract 2026
G/900.22
A/900.45
Dynamic ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
vs Estêvão: €55M cheaper
85% match
€25.0M
#2
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Mathys Tel
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
France21yContract 2031
G/900.31
A/900.08
Complete ForwardDribbler
Last 5: → Stable
vs Estêvão: €50M cheaper · 2y older · +0.09 G/90
84% match
€30.0M
#3
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Noni Madueke
Arsenal · Premier League
England24yContract 2030
G/900.16
A/900.08
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Estêvão: €30M cheaper · 5y older · -0.05 G/90
84% match
€50.0M
#4
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Pedro Neto
Chelsea · Premier League
Portugal26yContract 2031
G/900.18
A/900.14
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€60.0M
#5
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Hugo Ekitiké
Liverpool · Premier League
France23yContract 2031
G/900.55
A/900.20
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€85.0M
#6
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Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea · Premier League
Argentina21yContract 2032
G/900.07
A/900.28
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€40.0M
#7
Y
Yankuba Minteh
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Gambia21yContract 2029
G/900.12
A/900.16
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€40.0M
#8
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Tyrique George
Everton · Premier League
England20yContract 2027
G/900.94
A/900.47
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€22.0M
#9
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Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil25y
G/900.25
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€11.6M
#10
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David Datro Fofana
Strasbourg · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23yContract 2026
G/900.55
A/900.00
Goal Scorer
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€5.0M
#11
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Jamie Gittens
Chelsea · Premier League
England21yContract 2032
G/900.00
A/900.37
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
82% match
€40.0M
#12
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Gianluca Prestianni
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Argentina20yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.30
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€12.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Estêvão?
The top alternatives to Estêvão based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Endrick, Mathys Tel, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Hugo Ekitiké. 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 Estêvão in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Estêvão in 2026 include Endrick (€25.0M), Mathys Tel (€30.0M), Noni Madueke (€50.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Estêvão play and who plays similarly?
Estêvão plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Endrick (Brazil, €25.0M); Mathys Tel (France, €30.0M); Noni Madueke (England, €50.0M); Pedro Neto (Portugal, €60.0M).
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.