AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Chico Banza
Players most similar to Chico Banza (Attacker, €680K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Chico Banza
- 1.Pharell Nash98% DNA match·Ajax
- 2.Denis Makarov98% DNA match·Kayserispor€7.5M
- 3.Jesper Karlsson98% DNA match·FC Utrecht€11.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Tackles WonTop 7%
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“A Inside Forward....”
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Inside ForwardSmall Sample
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 833 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Chico Banza by playing style are:
- Pharell Nash(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.79 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 569 minutes of playing time this season.
- Denis Makarov(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90). Note: this profile is based on 614 minutes of playing time this season.
- Jesper Karlsson(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.77 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.77 big chances/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.3 dispossessed/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Denis Makarov delivers 98% of the same playing style, at a 1003% premium over Chico Banza, and is 28 years old.
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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Pharell Nash
Ajax · Eredivisie
Netherlands18y
G/900.22
A/900.66
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Banza: 9y younger · -0.12 G/90
98% match
N/A
#2
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Denis Makarov
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Russia28yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
vs Banza: €7M more expensive
98% match
€7.5M
#3
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Jesper Karlsson
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Sweden27y
G/900.35
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Banza: €10M more expensive
98% match
€11.0M
#4
S
Silas
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
DR Congo27y
G/900.41
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
98% match
€3.0M
#5
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Adrian Blake
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
England20y
G/900.19
A/900.19
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#6
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Roméo Beney
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Switzerland21y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#7
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Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Uruguay24yContract 2026
G/900.18
A/900.24
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#8
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Noah Pesch
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Croatia20y
G/900.39
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#9
R
Reigan Heskey
Manchester City · Premier League
England18y
G/900.38
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
97% match
N/A
#10
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Gustavo Silva
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Brazil26yContract 2028
G/900.34
A/900.14
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
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Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
G/900.30
A/900.30
Inside ForwardDribbler
97% match
N/A
#12
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Prince Ampem
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Ghana28y
G/900.28
A/900.00
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Chico Banza?▼
The top alternatives to Chico Banza based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pharell Nash, Denis Makarov, Jesper Karlsson, Silas, Adrian Blake. 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 Chico Banza in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Chico Banza in 2026 include Pharell Nash (N/A), Denis Makarov (€7.5M), Jesper Karlsson (€11.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Chico Banza play and who plays similarly?▼
Chico Banza plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pharell Nash (Netherlands, N/A); Denis Makarov (Russia, €7.5M); Jesper Karlsson (Sweden, €11.0M); Silas (DR Congo, €3.0M).
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.