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FC Barcelona· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

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Left WingBrazil29y€80.0MFull profile →

Inside ForwardProlific

0.84G/90

0.19A/90

Based on 1,390 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · 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 Raphinha

Nico Williams79% match
Athletic Club · La Liga · €60.0M
Álex Baena78% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €55.0M
Alberto Moleiro76% match
Villarreal · La Liga · €40.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlific

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.8 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.84 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.71 big chances/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Raphinha:

Nico Williams(79% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (3.6/90).
Álex Baena(78% match) — A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.63 big chances/90).
Alberto Moleiro(76% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nico Williams

Athletic Club · La Liga

Spain23yContract 2035

G/900.32

A/900.16

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vs Raphinha: €20M cheaper · 6y younger · -0.52 G/90

79% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Raphinha?▼

The top alternatives to Raphinha based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nico Williams, Álex Baena, Alberto Moleiro, Vinicius Junior, Ademola Lookman. 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 Raphinha in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Raphinha in 2026 include Nico Williams (€60.0M), Álex Baena (€55.0M), Alberto Moleiro (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Raphinha play and who plays similarly?▼

Raphinha plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nico Williams (Spain, €60.0M); Álex Baena (Spain, €55.0M); Alberto Moleiro (Spain, €40.0M); Vinicius Junior (Brazil, €150.0M).

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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