AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Edson
Players most similar to Edson (Midfielder, €300K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Edson
- 1.Adam Herdonsson97% DNA match·Horsens
- 2.A. Alicino96% DNA match·Hillerød
- 3.Paulo Moreira96% DNA match·Estrela Amadora
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 Balanced Midfielder....”
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Balanced Midfielder
A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90). The three most similar players to Edson by playing style are:
- Adam Herdonsson(97% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- A. Alicino(96% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (56 touches/90).
- Paulo Moreira(96% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90).
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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Adam Herdonsson
Horsens · Superliga
Sweden22yContract 2028
KP/900.74
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: → Stablevs Edson: 12y younger
97% match
N/A
#2
A
A. Alicino
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark24y
KP/900.25
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
vs Edson: 10y younger
96% match
N/A
#3
P
Paulo Moreira
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2026
KP/900.51
G/900.12
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Edson: 8y younger
96% match
N/A
#4
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Davy van den Berg
Luton Town · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2026
KP/900.87
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#5
J
Jesse Schuurman
IJsselmeervogels · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
KP/900.30
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
96% match
N/A
#6
K
Kolja Oudenne
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Sweden24yContract 2026
KP/901.26
G/900.14
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#7
M
Mithat Pala
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2026
KP/900.78
G/900.10
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#8
M
M. Nielsen
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark21y
KP/900.98
G/900.07
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#9
A
Assane Ndiaye
Farense · Liga Portugal
Senegal26y
KP/900.63
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
96% match
N/A
#10
Y
Yassin Belkhdim
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Morocco24yContract 2028
KP/900.24
G/900.12
Ball-WinnerDefensive
95% match
N/A
#11
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Ablie Jallow
Servette · Ligue 1
Gambia27yContract 2028
KP/902.34
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip95% match
N/A
#12
T
Tyrese Noslin
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
KP/900.72
G/900.08
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Edson?▼
The top alternatives to Edson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Adam Herdonsson, A. Alicino, Paulo Moreira, Davy van den Berg, Jesse Schuurman. 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 Edson in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Edson in 2026 include Adam Herdonsson (N/A), A. Alicino (N/A), Paulo Moreira (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Edson play and who plays similarly?▼
Edson plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Adam Herdonsson (Sweden, N/A); A. Alicino (Denmark, N/A); Paulo Moreira (Portugal, N/A); Davy van den Berg (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.