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.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Ismaël Koné
Sassuolo · Serie A
Canada23yContract 2030
KP/900.77
G/900.20
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip94% match
€14.0M
#2
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Jakub Piotrowski
Udinese · Serie A
Poland28yContract 2029
KP/900.75
G/900.07
Balanced MidfielderDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip93% match
€4.5M
#3
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Michael Folorunsho
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy28yContract 2026
KP/900.77
G/900.11
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: → Stable93% match
€6.0M
#4
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Suat Serdar
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Germany28yContract 2028
KP/901.06
G/900.16
Balanced MidfielderDefensive
93% match
€4.5M
#5
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Eva Schatzer
Juventus W · Serie A
Italy21y
KP/901.14
G/900.19
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
93% match
N/A
#6
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Michel Adopo
Cagliari · Serie A
France25yContract 2029
KP/900.74
G/900.04
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip93% match
€6.0M
#7
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Tommaso Pobega
Bologna · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2026
KP/900.48
G/900.16
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip92% match
€9.0M
#8
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Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
Udinese · Serie A
Netherlands25yContract 2029
KP/901.14
G/900.20
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip92% match
€7.0M
#9
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Lennon Miller
Udinese · Serie A
Scotland19yContract 2030
KP/900.82
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot92% match
€8.0M
#10
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Mario Pašalić
Atalanta · Serie A
Croatia31yContract 2028
KP/900.88
G/900.45
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable92% match
€7.0M
#11
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Aster Vranckx
Sassuolo · Serie A
Belgium23yContract 2026
KP/900.29
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
92% match
€7.0M
#12
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Danilo Cataldi
Lazio · Serie A
Italy31yContract 2027
KP/901.08
G/900.10
Ball-Winner
Last 5: → Stable91% match
€3.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Edson?▼
The top alternatives to Edson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ismaël Koné, Jakub Piotrowski, Michael Folorunsho, Suat Serdar, Eva Schatzer. 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 Ismaël Koné (€14.0M), Jakub Piotrowski (€4.5M), Michael Folorunsho (€6.0M). 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 Ismaël Koné (Canada, €14.0M); Jakub Piotrowski (Poland, €4.5M); Michael Folorunsho (Italy, €6.0M); Suat Serdar (Germany, €4.5M).
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.