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Olympique Marseille· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Igor Paixão

Left WingBrazil26y€35.0MFull profile →

Inside Forward

0.27G/90

0.23A/90

Based on 1,971 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Igor Paixão

Malick Fofana80% match
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1 · €30.0M
Félix Correia88% match
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1 · €10.0M
Simon Adingra77% match
Monaco · Ligue 1 · €22.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Igor Paixão:

Malick Fofana(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90).
Félix Correia(88% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90).
Simon Adingra(77% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90).

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Malick Fofana

Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1

Belgium21yContract 2028

G/900.24

A/900.12

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

vs Paixão: 5y younger

80% match

€30.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Igor Paixão?▼

The top alternatives to Igor Paixão based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Malick Fofana, Félix Correia, Simon Adingra, Osame Sahraoui, Moses Simon. 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 Igor Paixão in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Igor Paixão in 2026 include Malick Fofana (€30.0M), Félix Correia (€10.0M), Simon Adingra (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Igor Paixão play and who plays similarly?▼

Igor Paixão plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Malick Fofana (Belgium, €30.0M); Félix Correia (Portugal, €10.0M); Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast, €22.0M); Osame Sahraoui (Norway, €10.0M).

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.

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