What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Rafael Leão?

Leão wins more aerial duels than Mastantuono — nearly 2x the output. 23 pressing actions in 34 games. €70M. You decide. Compared with Franco Mastantuono (€70.0M vs anchor). Standout: Big Chances (Top 18% among Serie A peers). Concern: Chances Missed (Bottom 18%).

How does Rafael Leão compare to Franco Mastantuono?

Rafael Leão aerials won vs Franco Mastantuono (68 aerials won in 34 games), but press intensity (23 pressing actions in 34 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Rafael Leão's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Big Chances (Top 18% among Serie A peers). Weakness: Chances Missed (Bottom 18%). Percentiles vs Serie A Attacker with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Rafael Leão?

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

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AI Verdict: Rafael Leão

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Inside ForwardDribbler

0.43G/90

0.14A/90

Based on 2,328 min · 2024/2025 · Serie A · FULL

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Leão wins more aerial duels than Mastantuono — nearly 2x the output.

vs Franco Mastantuono · Serie A · Same playing style · €70.0M

Leão wins on

Aerials Won

2.64/90 · Top 21% · 68 aerials won in 34 games

Leão loses on

Press Intensity

0.87/90 · 37th pct · 23 pressing actions in 34 games

Based on 2,328 min (34 apps) vs anchor 1,036 min · 300 peers in Serie A FWD · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Serie A · same-role pool

2.64/90

Top 21%

Leão

Aerials Won

RT edge

1.13/90

53th pct

Mastantuono

0.87/90

37th pct

Leão

Press Intensity

gap

1.67/90

73th pct

Mastantuono

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vs Serie A Forwards

Big Chances

0.40/90Top 18%

Chances Missed

0.53/90Bottom 18%

Goals

0.43/90Top 19%

Ball Recoveries

1.93/90Bottom 20%

Shots

3.03/90Top 21%

Percentile rank among Serie A forwards (n=212) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardDribbler

Rafael Alexandre Conceição Leão is a Inside Forward. Rafael Alexandre Conceição Leão is a Inside Forward. Wide attacker who cuts inside to score.

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