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Ceará· 2020 · J-League · FULL

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MidfielderBrazil34y€1.2MFull profile →

Ball-WinnerDefensive

0.53KP/90

0.05G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,885 min · 2020 · J-League · FULL

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

DNA matchPrioritizes J-League & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Richardson

Manolo Portanova86% match
Reggiana · Serie A · €10.0M
Fausto Tienza86% match
UD Ibiza · La Liga
Mart Ristl85% match
Homburg · Bundesliga

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Intelligence Verdict

InterceptionsTop 17%

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“Richardson Fernandes dos Santos is a Ball-Winner....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensive

Richardson Fernandes dos Santos is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Richardson:

Manolo Portanova(86% match) — Manolo Portanova is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents.
Fausto Tienza(86% match) — Fausto Antonio Tienza Nuñez is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents.
Mart Ristl(85% match) — Mart Ristl is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Reggiana · Serie A

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSteady form

vs Richardson: €9M more expensive · 8y younger

86% match

€10.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Richardson?▼

The top alternatives to Richardson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Manolo Portanova, Fausto Tienza, Mart Ristl, Kalvin Phillips , Yves Bissouma. 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 Richardson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Richardson in 2026 include Manolo Portanova (€10.0M), Fausto Tienza (N/A), Mart Ristl (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Richardson play and who plays similarly?▼

Richardson plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Manolo Portanova (Italy, €10.0M); Fausto Tienza (Spain, N/A); Mart Ristl (Germany, N/A); Kalvin Phillips (England, €6.0M).

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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