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Kairat· 2023/2024 · First League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Ricardinho

AttackerBrazil25y€1.2MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.31G/90

0.31A/90

Based on 2,184 min · 2023/2024 · First League · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface First League peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Ricardinho

André Silva80% match
Elche · La Liga · €3.0M
Karl Etta Eyong80% match
Levante · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ricardinho:

André Silva(80% 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).
Karl Etta Eyong(80% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).
Nouha Dicko(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/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 Ricardinho: 5y older · +0.13 G/90

80% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Ricardinho?▼

The top alternatives to Ricardinho based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: André Silva, Karl Etta Eyong, Nouha Dicko, Yassir Zabiri, Rodrigo Riquelme. 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 Ricardinho in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ricardinho in 2026 include André Silva (€3.0M), Karl Etta Eyong (€3.0M), Nouha Dicko (€3.8M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ricardinho play and who plays similarly?▼

Ricardinho plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include André Silva (Portugal, €3.0M); Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M); Nouha Dicko (Mali, €3.8M); Yassir Zabiri (Morocco, €4.0M).

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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