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Ulsan HD· 2024/2025 · K League 1 · FULL

Best Alternatives to Marcão

Centre ForwardBrazil32y€5.3MFull profile →

Target ManProlific

1.47G/90

0.37A/90

Based on 1,469 min · 2024/2025 · K League 1 · FULL

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

DNA matchPrioritizes K League 1 & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Marcão

Karl Etta Eyong81% match
Levante · La Liga · €3.0M
Vitinha81% match
Genoa · Serie A · €8.0M
Kevin Carlos81% match
Nice · Ligue 1 · €6.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (4.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.49 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.61 big chances/90), dominant in the air (4.8 aerials won/90, 62%) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Marcão:

Karl Etta Eyong(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).
Vitinha(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90).
Kevin Carlos(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Levante · La Liga

vs Marcão: 10y younger · -1.09 G/90

81% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Marcão?▼

The top alternatives to Marcão based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Karl Etta Eyong, Vitinha, Kevin Carlos, Lucas João, Franjo Ivanović. 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 Marcão in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Marcão in 2026 include Karl Etta Eyong (€3.0M), Vitinha (€8.0M), Kevin Carlos (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Marcão play and who plays similarly?▼

Marcão plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M); Vitinha (Portugal, €8.0M); Kevin Carlos (Spain, €6.0M); Lucas João (Angola, €5.4M).

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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