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Best Alternatives to Tiago Tomás

Players most similar to Tiago Tomás (Attacker, €15.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Tiago Tomás

  1. 1.Tim Kleindienst86% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€12.0M
  2. 2.Ragnar Ache86% DNA match·FC Köln€7.0M
  3. 3.Justin Njinmah85% DNA match·Werder Bremen€7.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

DribblesTop 11%
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A Inside Forward....

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlific

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.49 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90). The three most similar players to Tiago Tomás by playing style are:

  • Tim Kleindienst(86% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.52 big chances/90), dominant in the air (4.9 aerials won/90, 60%) and top 20% scorer in the league.
  • Ragnar Ache(86% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.8 aerials won/90).
  • Justin Njinmah(85% match)A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 691 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Tim Kleindienst delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 20% lower cost (€12.0M vs €15.0M), with 0.52 goals per 90 at age 30. That's 138% of Tiago Tomás's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Tiago Tomás
AttackerPortugal€15.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Tim Kleindienst
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
vs Tomás: 7y older · +0.14 G/90
86% match
€12.0M
#2
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Ragnar Ache
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Germany27yContract 2029
G/900.67
A/900.00
Target Man
vs Tomás: €8M cheaper · 4y older · +0.30 G/90
86% match
€7.0M
#3
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Justin Njinmah
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany25yContract 2027
G/900.33
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
vs Tomás: €8M cheaper · 2y older · -0.05 G/90
85% match
€7.0M
#4
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Ermedin Demirovic
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Bosnia and Herzegovina28yContract 2028
G/900.17
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€22.0M
#5
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Nelson Weiper
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2026
G/900.31
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€12.0M
#6
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Fábio Silva
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Portugal23yContract 2030
G/900.33
A/900.33
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€28.0M
#7
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Christian Kofane
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Cameroon19yContract 2029
G/900.15
A/900.15
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€40.0M
#8
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Keke Topp
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2028
G/900.31
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
85% match
€5.0M
#9
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Cyriaque Irié
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Ivory Coast20y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
84% match
€8.0M
#10
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Serhou Guirassy
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Guinea30yContract 2028
G/900.51
A/900.38
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€40.0M
#11
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Igor Matanovic
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Croatia23y
G/900.37
A/900.13
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€7.0M
#12
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Bazoumana Touré
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Ivory Coast20yContract 2029
G/900.67
A/900.89
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€35.0M

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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: Tim Kleindienst, Ragnar Ache, Justin Njinmah, Ermedin Demirovic, Nelson Weiper. 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 Tim Kleindienst (€12.0M), Ragnar Ache (€7.0M), Justin Njinmah (€7.0M). 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 Tim Kleindienst (Germany, €12.0M); Ragnar Ache (Germany, €7.0M); Justin Njinmah (Germany, €7.0M); Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina, €22.0M).
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.