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RB Leipzig· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

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Centre ForwardBrazil24y€30.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.37G/90

0.20A/90

Based on 2,208 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Rômulo

Harry Kane80% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €65.0M
Nicolas Jackson80% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €45.0M
Jonathan Burkardt80% match
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Rômulo:

Harry Kane(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.36 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.64 big chances/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Nicolas Jackson(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.72 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Jonathan Burkardt(80% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.87 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Harry Kane

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

England32yContract 2027

G/901.36

A/900.19

Complete ForwardProlificSteady form

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80% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Rômulo?▼

The top alternatives to Rômulo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Harry Kane, Nicolas Jackson, Jonathan Burkardt, Maximilian Beier, Fisnik Asllani. 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 Rômulo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Rômulo in 2026 include Harry Kane (€65.0M), Nicolas Jackson (€45.0M), Jonathan Burkardt (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Rômulo play and who plays similarly?▼

Rômulo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Harry Kane (England, €65.0M); Nicolas Jackson (Senegal, €45.0M); Jonathan Burkardt (Germany, €35.0M); Maximilian Beier (Germany, €30.0M).

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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