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VfB Stuttgart· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Tiago Tomás

Right WingPortugal24y€15.0MFull profile →

Inside ForwardProlific

0.44G/90

0.27A/90

Based on 1,013 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 Tiago Tomás

Jamie Leweling80% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €25.0M
Ernest Poku80% match
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga · €20.0M
Ansgar Knauff80% match
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlific

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Tiago Tomás:

Jamie Leweling(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90).
Ernest Poku(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.30 assists/90).
Ansgar Knauff(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jamie Leweling

VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga

Germany25yContract 2029

G/900.27

A/900.34

Complete ForwardOut of form ↓

vs Tomás: €10M more expensive · -0.18 G/90

80% match

€25.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Tiago Tomás?▼

The top alternatives to Tiago Tomás based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jamie Leweling, Ernest Poku, Ansgar Knauff, Michael Olise, Karim Adeyemi. 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 Tiago Tomás in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Tiago Tomás in 2026 include Jamie Leweling (€25.0M), Ernest Poku (€20.0M), Ansgar Knauff (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Tiago Tomás play and who plays similarly?▼

Tiago Tomás plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jamie Leweling (Germany, €25.0M); Ernest Poku (Netherlands, €20.0M); Ansgar Knauff (Germany, €15.0M); Michael Olise (France, €130.0M).

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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