AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Koki Saito
Players most similar to Koki Saito (Attacker, €2.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Koki Saito
- 1.Martijn Berden84% DNA match·GVVV
- 2.Murilo de Souza Costa84% DNA match·Gil Vicente
- 3.Kobamelo Kodisang83% DNA match·Stellenbosch
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 20%
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“Koki Saito is a Forward....”
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Koki Saito is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy). The three most similar players to Koki Saito by playing style are:
- Martijn Berden(84% match) — Martijn Berden is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90).
- Murilo de Souza Costa(84% match) — Murilo De Souza Costa is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90).
- Kobamelo Kodisang(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
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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Martijn Berden
GVVV · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
G/900.00
A/900.34
Small Sample
vs Saito: 4y older
84% match
N/A
#2
M
Murilo de Souza Costa
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Brazil31y
G/900.40
A/900.14
vs Saito: 7y older · +0.26 G/90
84% match
N/A
#3
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Kobamelo Kodisang
Stellenbosch · Liga Portugal
South Africa26y
G/900.06
A/900.17
vs Saito: 2y older · -0.08 G/90
83% match
N/A
#4
J
Julien Lopez
Paris · Ligue 1
Algeria34y
G/900.00
A/900.00
83% match
N/A
#5
M
Mete Demir
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Turkey27y
G/900.00
A/900.00
83% match
N/A
#6
J
Jorg Schreuders
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
G/900.03
A/900.07
84% match
N/A
#7
O
Oliver Ross
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2029
G/900.34
A/900.23
83% match
N/A
#8
S
Sergio Bermejo
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Spain28yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
83% match
N/A
#9
M
Michael Breij
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
G/900.58
A/900.17
83% match
N/A
#10
D
Danylo Sikan
Anderlecht · Super Lig
Ukraine25yContract 2029
G/900.38
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€6.0M
#11
D
Dennis Johnsen
Cremonese · Serie A
Norway28yContract 2029
G/900.28
A/900.00
82% match
€3.0M
#12
M
Maurice Multhaup
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2026
G/900.13
A/900.26
82% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Koki Saito?▼
The top alternatives to Koki Saito based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Martijn Berden, Murilo de Souza Costa, Kobamelo Kodisang, Julien Lopez, Mete Demir. 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 Koki Saito in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Koki Saito in 2026 include Martijn Berden (N/A), Murilo de Souza Costa (N/A), Kobamelo Kodisang (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Koki Saito play and who plays similarly?▼
Koki Saito plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Martijn Berden (Netherlands, N/A); Murilo de Souza Costa (Brazil, N/A); Kobamelo Kodisang (South Africa, N/A); Julien Lopez (Algeria, N/A).
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.