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Best Alternatives to Igor Jesus

Players most similar to Igor Jesus (Attacker, €11.6M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Igor Jesus

  1. 1.Evanilson85% DNA match·AFC Bournemouth€35.0M
  2. 2.Richarlison 86% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€28.0M
  3. 3.Beto85% DNA match·Everton€20.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Aerials WonTop 2%

“A Target Man....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Igor Jesus by playing style are:

  • Evanilson(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90).
  • Richarlison (86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.53 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
  • Beto(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.55 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (5.5 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Evanilson delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 202% premium over Igor Jesus, with 0.21 goals per 90 at age 26. That's 83% of Igor Jesus's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Igor Jesus
AttackerBrazil€11.6M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Evanilson
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Brazil26yContract 2029
G/900.21
A/900.07
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Jesus: €23M more expensive
85% match
€35.0M
#2
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Richarlison 
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Brazil29yContract 2027
G/900.50
A/900.25
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Jesus: €16M more expensive · 4y older · +0.25 G/90
86% match
€28.0M
#3
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Beto
Everton · Premier League
Portugal28yContract 2027
G/900.55
A/900.06
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Jesus: €8M more expensive · 3y older · +0.29 G/90
85% match
€20.0M
#4
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Wilson Isidor
Sunderland · Premier League
France25yContract 2028
G/900.40
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€18.0M
#5
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João Pedro
Chelsea · Premier League
Brazil24yContract 2033
G/900.52
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€65.0M
#6
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Tolu Arokodare
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Nigeria25yContract 2029
G/900.20
A/900.07
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€22.0M
#7
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Eddie Nketiah
Crystal Palace · Premier League
England26yContract 2029
G/900.43
A/900.00
Goal Scorer
85% match
€16.0M
#8
C
Christantus Uche
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Nigeria22yContract 2026
G/900.33
A/900.33
Target Man
84% match
€15.0M
#9
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Borja Iglesias
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain33yContract 2027
G/900.76
A/900.06
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€3.0M
#10
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Lucas João
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Angola32y
G/900.00
A/900.36
Target ManSmall Sample
85% match
€5.4M
#11
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Youssef Chermiti
Rangers · Premier League
Portugal21yContract 2029
G/900.67
A/900.22
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€9.0M
#12
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Jørgen Strand Larsen
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Norway26yContract 2029
G/900.06
A/900.06
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€45.0M
Compare head-to-head:Jesus vs Evanilson →Jesus vs Richarlison  →Jesus vs Beto →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Igor Jesus?▼
The top alternatives to Igor Jesus based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Evanilson, Richarlison , Beto, Wilson Isidor, João Pedro. 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 Jesus in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Igor Jesus in 2026 include Evanilson (€35.0M), Richarlison  (€28.0M), Beto (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Igor Jesus play and who plays similarly?▼
Igor Jesus plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Evanilson (Brazil, €35.0M); Richarlison  (Brazil, €28.0M); Beto (Portugal, €20.0M); Wilson Isidor (France, €18.0M).
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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