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Al Wasl· 2024/2025 · Superliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Renato Júnior

AttackerBrazil24y€1.5MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.50G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,836 min · 2024/2025 · Superliga · FULL

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 Renato Júnior

André Silva82% match
Elche · La Liga · €3.0M
Peque Fernández82% match
Sevilla · La Liga · €3.5M
Vitinha83% match
Genoa · Serie A · €8.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.2 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Renato Júnior:

André Silva(82% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90).
Peque Fernández(82% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (4.4/90).
Vitinha(83% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

André Silva

Elche · La Liga

Portugal30yContract 2026

G/900.44

A/900.00

Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓

vs Júnior: 6y older · -0.06 G/90

82% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Renato Júnior?▼

The top alternatives to Renato Júnior based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: André Silva, Peque Fernández, Vitinha, Igor Jesus, Pedro Neto. 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 Renato Júnior in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Renato Júnior in 2026 include André Silva (€3.0M), Peque Fernández (€3.5M), Vitinha (€8.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Renato Júnior play and who plays similarly?▼

Renato Júnior plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include André Silva (Portugal, €3.0M); Peque Fernández (Spain, €3.5M); Vitinha (Portugal, €8.0M); Igor Jesus (Brazil, €11.6M).

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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