What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Jefferson?

Jefferson wins back possession more than Kouyaté — 100% more. 16 interceptions in 25 games. €8M. You decide. Compared with Cheikhou Kouyaté (€8.0M vs anchor). Standout: Aerials Won (Top 15% among 1. Lig peers). Concern: Tackles Won (Bottom 9%).

How does Jefferson compare to Cheikhou Kouyaté?

Jefferson ball recoveries vs Cheikhou Kouyaté (82 ball recoveries in 25 games), but interceptions (16 interceptions in 25 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Jefferson's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Aerials Won (Top 15% among 1. Lig peers). Weakness: Tackles Won (Bottom 9%). Percentiles vs 1. Lig Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Jefferson?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Cheikhou Kouyaté. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Van BB· 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · FULL

AI Verdict: Jefferson

MidfielderBrazil32y€8.0MFull profile →

Box-to-Box

1.03KP/90

0.17G/90

0.17A/90

Based on 1,770 min · 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · FULL

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Jefferson wins back possession more than Kouyaté — 100% more.

vs Cheikhou Kouyaté · 1. Lig · Similar role · €8.0M

Jefferson wins on

Ball Recoveries

4.19/90 · 37th pct · 82 ball recoveries in 25 games

Jefferson loses on

Interceptions

0.79/90 · 36th pct · 16 interceptions in 25 games

Based on 1,770 min (25 apps) vs anchor 885 min · 96 peers in 1. Lig MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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1. Lig · same-role pool

4.19/90

37th pct

Jefferson

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

0.00/90

Kouyaté

0.79/90

36th pct

Jefferson

Interceptions

gap

0.95/90

48th pct

Kouyaté

Extreme Stats

vs 1. Lig Midfielders

Aerials Won

1.22/90Top 15%

Tackles Won

0.57/90Bottom 9%

Dribbles

1.19/90Top 15%

Shots

1.92/90Top 18%

Percentile rank among 1. Lig midfielders (n=125) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-Box

Jefferson occupies a rare space in Turkey's 1. Jefferson occupies a rare space in Turkey's 1. Lig: a midfielder who wins aerial duels at a rate that belongs in a centre-back's profile, yet consistently moves the ball into dangerous territory.

RT narrative for Jefferson · based on seasonal DNA and league percentiles on this page.

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