AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Emerson Deocleciano
Players most similar to Emerson Deocleciano (Attacker, €10.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Emerson Deocleciano
- 1.Vitinha84% DNA match·Genoa€8.0M
- 2.Pedro Neto83% DNA match·Chelsea€60.0M
- 3.Jeff Ekhator84% DNA match·Genoa€7.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
InterceptionsTop 24%
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“A Forward....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Small Sample
A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed. Note: this profile is based on 629 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Emerson Deocleciano by playing style are:
- Vitinha(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.0/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90).
- Pedro Neto(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy).
- Jeff Ekhator(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90). Note: this profile is based on 497 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Vitinha delivers 84% of the same playing style, at 20% lower cost (€8.0M vs €10.0M), with 0.28 goals per 90 at age 26.
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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Vitinha
Genoa · Serie A
Portugal26yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.07
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€8.0M
#2
P
Pedro Neto
Chelsea · Premier League
Portugal26yContract 2031
G/900.18
A/900.14
vs Deocleciano: €50M more expensive
83% match
€60.0M
#3
J
Jeff Ekhator
Genoa · Serie A
Nigeria19yContract 2029
G/900.36
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Deocleciano: 7y younger
84% match
€7.0M
#4
M
Mattia Zaccagni
Lazio · Serie A
Italy30yContract 2029
G/900.15
A/900.00
83% match
€15.0M
#5
M
Manor Solomon
Fiorentina · Serie A
Israel26yContract 2026
G/900.36
A/900.00
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€9.0M
#6
I
Ivan Cavaleiro
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Angola32y
G/900.21
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€11.8M
#7
R
Romain Del Castillo
Brest · Ligue 1
France30yContract 2027
G/900.42
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€7.0M
#8
M
Matteo Cancellieri
Lazio · Serie A
Italy24yContract 2027
G/900.25
A/900.08
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€5.5M
#9
K
Kamaldeen Sulemana
Atalanta · Serie A
Ghana24yContract 2029
G/900.21
A/900.21
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€18.0M
#10
J
Jonathan Rowe
Bologna · Serie A
England23yContract 2029
G/900.47
A/900.23
83% match
€20.0M
#11
T
Thiago Borbas
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Uruguay24y
G/900.91
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€4.8M
#12
F
Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
G/900.13
A/900.26
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€3.5M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
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Who are the best alternatives to Emerson Deocleciano?▼
The top alternatives to Emerson Deocleciano based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Vitinha, Pedro Neto, Jeff Ekhator, Mattia Zaccagni , Manor Solomon. 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 Emerson Deocleciano in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Emerson Deocleciano in 2026 include Vitinha (€8.0M), Pedro Neto (€60.0M), Jeff Ekhator (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Emerson Deocleciano play and who plays similarly?▼
Emerson Deocleciano plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Vitinha (Portugal, €8.0M); Pedro Neto (Portugal, €60.0M); Jeff Ekhator (Nigeria, €7.0M); Mattia Zaccagni (Italy, €15.0M).
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.