AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa
Players most similar to Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa (Midfielder, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa
- 1.Boris van Schuppen99% DNA match·FC Eindhoven
- 2.Iván Corralejo98% DNA match·Real Betis
- 3.Benjamin Zjajo98% DNA match·Middelfart
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 Creator....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
CreatorCreativeSmall Sample
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 646 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa by playing style are:
- Boris van Schuppen(99% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
- Iván Corralejo(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.69 assists/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and top 10% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 521 minutes of playing time this season.
- Benjamin Zjajo(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
B
Boris van Schuppen
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
KP/901.21
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Barbosa: 6y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
I
Iván Corralejo
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain19y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
vs Barbosa: 11y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
B
Benjamin Zjajo
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark25y
KP/900.85
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Barbosa: 5y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
S
Samir Lagsir
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2026
KP/902.04
G/900.24
CreatorCreative
98% match
N/A
#5
M
Martín Fernández Benítez
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Uruguay22yContract 2026
KP/901.49
G/900.11
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#6
L
Luka Tunjic
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Bosnia and Herzegovina20yContract 2026
KP/900.71
G/900.47
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#7
B
Bismark Edjeodji
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
19y
KP/902.18
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#8
Á
Álex Cardero
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Spain22y
KP/901.91
G/900.21
CreatorCreative
98% match
N/A
#9
A
Aarón Ochoa
Málaga · La Liga
Spain19yContract 2029
KP/903.94
G/900.14
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#10
A
Adil Aouchiche
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
France23yContract 2027
KP/901.33
G/900.21
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
V
Villum Berthelsen
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2029
KP/901.57
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#12
S
Samuel Justo
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
KP/901.37
G/900.15
CreatorSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
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Ask AI about Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa?▼
The top alternatives to Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Boris van Schuppen, Iván Corralejo, Benjamin Zjajo, Samir Lagsir, Martín Fernández Benítez. 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 Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa in 2026 include Boris van Schuppen (N/A), Iván Corralejo (N/A), Benjamin Zjajo (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa play and who plays similarly?▼
Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Boris van Schuppen (Netherlands, N/A); Iván Corralejo (Spain, N/A); Benjamin Zjajo (Denmark, N/A); Samir Lagsir (Netherlands, N/A).
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.