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Karlsruher SC· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa

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Active Full-Back

1.27Tkl/90

1.06KP/90

Based on 1,491 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Rafael Pinto Pedrosa

Sascha Mockenhaupt98% match
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Julian Eitschberger93% match
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Josip Stanisic76% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90). The three closest DNA matches to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa:

Sascha Mockenhaupt(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
Julian Eitschberger(93% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.6 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.4 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Josip Stanisic(76% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sascha Mockenhaupt

Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga

Germany34y

Tkl/901.52

KP/900.68

vs Pedrosa: 16y older

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa?▼

The top alternatives to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sascha Mockenhaupt, Julian Eitschberger, Josip Stanisic, Konrad Laimer, Julian Ryerson. 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 Pinto Pedrosa in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa in 2026 include Sascha Mockenhaupt (N/A), Julian Eitschberger (N/A), Josip Stanisic (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Rafael Pinto Pedrosa play and who plays similarly?▼

Rafael Pinto Pedrosa plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sascha Mockenhaupt (Germany, N/A); Julian Eitschberger (Germany, N/A); Josip Stanisic (Croatia, €35.0M); Konrad Laimer (Austria, €32.0M).

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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