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Karlsruher SC· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Shio Fukuda

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PoacherProlificSmall Sample

0.74G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 727 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 Shio Fukuda

Stefano Marino99% match
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Piet Scobel98% match
Nürnberg II · Bundesliga
Richmond Tachie97% match
Magdeburg · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.74 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Shio Fukuda:

Stefano Marino(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90).
Piet Scobel(98% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.0 aerials won/90).
Richmond Tachie(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Stefano Marino

Paderborn · Bundesliga

vs Fukuda: -0.74 G/90

99% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Shio Fukuda?▼

The top alternatives to Shio Fukuda based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Stefano Marino, Piet Scobel, Richmond Tachie, Jovan Milosevic, Harry Kane. 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 Shio Fukuda in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Shio Fukuda in 2026 include Stefano Marino (N/A), Piet Scobel (N/A), Richmond Tachie (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Shio Fukuda play and who plays similarly?▼

Shio Fukuda plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Stefano Marino (Germany, N/A); Piet Scobel (Germany, N/A); Richmond Tachie (Germany, N/A); Jovan Milosevic (Serbia, €7.0M).

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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