⬡ AI DNA · Live season

Kyoto Sanga· 2025 · J-League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia

Centre ForwardBrazil27y€1.4MFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlific

0.81G/90

0.18A/90

Based on 2,001 min · 2025 · J-League · FULL

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

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface J-League peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

DNA matchDNA style match · see league & value below

Top 3 alternatives to Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia

Mama Baldé82% match
Brest · Ligue 1 · €3.5M
Karl Etta Eyong81% match
Levante · La Liga · €3.0M

Next: turn this shortlist into a card or a lineup.

Make Bataglia's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓

Intelligence Verdict

GoalsTop 2%

“A Complete Forward....”

See Full Verdict + Share Card →

Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.81 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he prone to committing fouls (3.2/90). The three closest DNA matches to Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia:

Mama Baldé(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90).
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).
Mateo Joseph(81% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90).

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Make card →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mama Baldé

Brest · Ligue 1

Guinea-Bissau30yContract 2027

G/900.25

A/900.25

Target ManSmall SampleOut of form ↓

vs Bataglia: 3y older · -0.56 G/90

82% match

€3.5M

Ask about replacements for Bataglia

Same DNA shortlist as above — budget fit, who to avoid, or why the top match works.

Knows 56,883 players. Knows 3,481 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia?▼

The top alternatives to Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mama Baldé, Karl Etta Eyong, Mateo Joseph, André Silva, Raúl García. 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 Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia in 2026 include Mama Baldé (€3.5M), Karl Etta Eyong (€3.0M), Mateo Joseph (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia play and who plays similarly?▼

Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mama Baldé (Guinea-Bissau, €3.5M); Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M); Mateo Joseph (England, €3.5M); André Silva (Portugal, €3.0M).

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.

← Back to Rafael Elias da Silva Bataglia's profile·Browse all players