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NAC Breda· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Raul Paula

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CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

1.90KP/90

0.25G/90

0.25A/90

Based on 712 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 Raul Paula

Samir Lagsir98% match
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Joshua Schwirten97% match
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Søren Tengstedt97% match
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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.8/90) and top 20% creator in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Raul Paula:

Samir Lagsir(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Joshua Schwirten(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.43 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90) and top 20% creator in the league.
Søren Tengstedt(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90).

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Who are the best alternatives to Raul Paula?▼

The top alternatives to Raul Paula based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Samir Lagsir, Joshua Schwirten, Søren Tengstedt, Jamal Musiala, Adil Aouchiche. 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 Raul Paula in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Raul Paula in 2026 include Samir Lagsir (N/A), Joshua Schwirten (N/A), Søren Tengstedt (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Raul Paula play and who plays similarly?▼

Raul Paula plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Samir Lagsir (Netherlands, N/A); Joshua Schwirten (Germany, N/A); Søren Tengstedt (Denmark, N/A); Jamal Musiala (Germany, €130.0M).

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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