AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Thaciano
Players most similar to Thaciano (Midfielder, €4.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Thaciano
- 1.Danny Schmidt97% DNA match·Rot-Weiss Essen
- 2.Søren Tengstedt96% DNA match·Go Ahead Eagles
- 3.Lucá Williams-Barnett96% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Creator....”
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CreatorSmall Sample
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 536 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Thaciano by playing style are:
- Danny Schmidt(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.50 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 895 minutes of playing time this season.
- Søren Tengstedt(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90).
- Lucá Williams-Barnett(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (1.39 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.60 assists/90) and wins the physical battle (69% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 452 minutes of playing time this season.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Danny Schmidt
Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga
Germany23y
KP/901.35
G/900.50
CreatorSmall Sample
vs Thaciano: 8y younger
97% match
N/A
#2
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Søren Tengstedt
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Denmark25yContract 2027
KP/901.31
G/900.43
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Thaciano: 6y younger
96% match
N/A
#3
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Lucá Williams-Barnett
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
England17y
KP/900.40
G/901.39
CreatorSmall Sample
vs Thaciano: 14y younger
96% match
N/A
#4
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Joshua Schwirten
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Germany24y
KP/901.44
G/900.72
CreatorSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#5
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Nils Fröling
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Sweden26y
KP/900.65
G/900.22
Creator
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
#6
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Victor Jensen
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Denmark26y
KP/901.33
G/900.83
CreatorSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
#7
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Flávio Gonçalves
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
France18y
KP/900.00
G/901.02
CreatorSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
#8
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Lilian Egloff
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany23y
KP/901.12
G/900.64
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#9
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Argyris Darelas
NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
Greece22y
KP/900.68
G/900.17
Creator
Last 5: ↓ Dip95% match
N/A
#10
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Samir Lagsir
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2026
KP/902.04
G/900.24
CreatorCreative
95% match
N/A
#11
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Juan Hernández
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Spain18y
KP/901.24
G/900.36
CreatorSmall Sample
94% match
N/A
#12
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Samuel Justo
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
KP/901.37
G/900.15
CreatorSmall Sample
94% match
N/A
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Thaciano.
Ask AI about Thaciano →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Thaciano?▼
The top alternatives to Thaciano based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Danny Schmidt, Søren Tengstedt, Lucá Williams-Barnett, Joshua Schwirten, Nils Fröling. 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 Thaciano in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Thaciano in 2026 include Danny Schmidt (N/A), Søren Tengstedt (N/A), Lucá Williams-Barnett (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Thaciano play and who plays similarly?▼
Thaciano plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Danny Schmidt (Germany, N/A); Søren Tengstedt (Denmark, N/A); Lucá Williams-Barnett (England, N/A); Joshua Schwirten (Germany, N/A).
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.