AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Edinho
Players most similar to Edinho (Midfielder, €300K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Edinho
- 1.Luka Tunjic99% DNA match·Fortuna Sittard
- 2.Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa98% DNA match·AVS
- 3.Álex Cardero98% DNA match·Real Oviedo
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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“A Creator....”
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CreatorCreativeSmall Sample
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.31 big chances/90) and top 10% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 617 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Edinho by playing style are:
- Luka Tunjic(99% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.76 big chances/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 472 minutes of playing time this season.
- Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 646 minutes of playing time this season.
- Álex Cardero(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 613 minutes of playing time this season.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Luka Tunjic
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Bosnia and Herzegovina20yContract 2026
KP/900.71
G/900.47
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stablevs Edinho: 11y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
R
Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa
AVS · Liga Portugal
Portugal30yContract 2027
KP/901.95
G/900.14
CreatorCreative
98% match
N/A
#3
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Álex Cardero
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Spain22y
KP/901.91
G/900.21
CreatorCreative
vs Edinho: 9y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Boris van Schuppen
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
KP/901.21
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#5
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Martín Fernández Benítez
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Uruguay22yContract 2026
KP/901.49
G/900.11
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#6
B
Benjamin Zjajo
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark25y
KP/900.85
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#7
I
Iván Corralejo
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain19y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
98% match
N/A
#8
S
Samir Lagsir
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2026
KP/902.04
G/900.24
CreatorCreative
98% match
N/A
#9
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Adil Aouchiche
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
France23yContract 2027
KP/901.33
G/900.21
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#10
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Gustavo Klismahn
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
KP/901.49
G/900.09
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#11
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Efkan Bekiroğlu
Göztepe · Super Lig
Germany30y
KP/902.79
G/900.25
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#12
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Samuel Justo
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
KP/901.37
G/900.15
CreatorSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Edinho?▼
The top alternatives to Edinho based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luka Tunjic, Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa, Álex Cardero, Boris van Schuppen, Martín Fernández Benítez. 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 Edinho in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Edinho in 2026 include Luka Tunjic (N/A), Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa (N/A), Álex Cardero (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Edinho play and who plays similarly?▼
Edinho plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luka Tunjic (Bosnia and Herzegovina, N/A); Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa (Portugal, N/A); Álex Cardero (Spain, N/A); Boris van Schuppen (Netherlands, 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.