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Right WingBrazil31y€2.5MFull profile →

Inside ForwardProlific

0.45G/90

0.20A/90

Based on 1,783 min · 2025 · 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 Erik

Amario Cozier-Duberry81% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Seydou Fini81% match
Genoa · Serie A
Cyriaque Irié81% match
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga · €8.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlific

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Erik:

Amario Cozier-Duberry(81% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90).
Seydou Fini(81% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.2/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.76 big chances/90).
Cyriaque Irié(81% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.2/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.67 big chances/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Amario Cozier-Duberry

Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League

England21yContract 2026

G/900.27

A/900.37

Inside ForwardDribblerSteady form

vs Erik: 10y younger · -0.18 G/90

81% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Erik?▼

The top alternatives to Erik based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Amario Cozier-Duberry, Seydou Fini, Cyriaque Irié, David Larrubia, Weslley Patati. 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 Erik in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Erik in 2026 include Amario Cozier-Duberry (N/A), Seydou Fini (N/A), Cyriaque Irié (€8.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Erik play and who plays similarly?▼

Erik plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Amario Cozier-Duberry (England, N/A); Seydou Fini (Italy, N/A); Cyriaque Irié (Ivory Coast, €8.0M); David Larrubia (Spain, 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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