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Best Alternatives to Richarlison 

Players most similar to Richarlison  (Attacker, €28.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Richarlison 

  1. 1.Dominic Calvert-Lewin86% DNA match·Leeds United€22.0M
  2. 2.Igor Jesus86% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€11.6M
  3. 3.Beto86% DNA match·Everton€20.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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A Target Man....

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.53 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three most similar players to Richarlison  by playing style are:

  • Dominic Calvert-Lewin(86% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (4.3 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
  • Igor Jesus(86% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
  • Beto(86% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.55 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (5.5 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Dominic Calvert-Lewin delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 21% lower cost (€22.0M vs €28.0M), with 0.46 goals per 90 at age 29. That's 91% of Richarlison 's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Richarlison 
AttackerBrazil€28.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Leeds United · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
G/900.46
A/900.04
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Richarlison : €6M cheaper
86% match
€22.0M
#2
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Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil25y
G/900.25
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Richarlison : €16M cheaper · 4y younger · -0.25 G/90
86% match
€11.6M
#3
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Beto
Everton · Premier League
Portugal28yContract 2027
G/900.55
A/900.06
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Richarlison : €8M cheaper
86% match
€20.0M
#4
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João Pedro
Chelsea · Premier League
Brazil24yContract 2033
G/900.52
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€65.0M
#5
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Nick Woltemade
Newcastle United · Premier League
Germany24yContract 2031
G/900.36
A/900.15
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€65.0M
#6
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Raphinha
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Brazil29yContract 2028
G/900.93
A/900.21
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
€80.0M
#7
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Igor Thiago
Brentford · Premier League
Brazil24yContract 2029
G/900.64
A/900.03
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€35.0M
#8
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Christantus Uche
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Nigeria22yContract 2026
G/900.33
A/900.33
Target Man
84% match
€15.0M
#9
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Hugo Ekitiké
Liverpool · Premier League
France23yContract 2031
G/900.55
A/900.20
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€85.0M
#10
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Mohammed Kudus 
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Ghana25yContract 2031
G/900.12
A/900.29
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
83% match
€55.0M
#11
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Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester United · Premier League
Cameroon26yContract 2030
G/900.33
A/900.11
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€80.0M
#12
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Samuel Chukwueze
Fulham · Premier League
Nigeria26yContract 2026
G/900.25
A/900.34
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Richarlison ?
The top alternatives to Richarlison  based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Igor Jesus, Beto, João Pedro, Nick Woltemade. 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 Richarlison  in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Richarlison  in 2026 include Dominic Calvert-Lewin (€22.0M), Igor Jesus (€11.6M), Beto (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Richarlison  play and who plays similarly?
Richarlison  plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dominic Calvert-Lewin (England, €22.0M); Igor Jesus (Brazil, €11.6M); Beto (Portugal, €20.0M); João Pedro (Brazil, €65.0M).
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.