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Best Alternatives to Taichi Hara

Centre ForwardJapan27yN/AFull profile →
Target Man
0.15G/90
0.31A/90

Based on 2,896 min · 2025 · Bundesliga · FULL

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

DNA matchPrioritizes Bundesliga & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Taichi Hara

  1. Eric Hottmann98% match

    Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

  2. Roberts Uldrikis96% match

    DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga

  3. Piet Scobel95% match

    Nürnberg II · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (7.2 aerials won/90). The three closest DNA matches to Taichi Hara:

  • Eric Hottmann(98% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90) and strong in aerial duels (4.8 aerials won/90).
  • Roberts Uldrikis(96% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (11.2 aerials won/90).
  • Piet Scobel(95% 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).

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Taichi Hara
AttackerJapanBundesligaN/A
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Eric Hottmann

Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

Germany26y
G/900.18
A/900.12
Target Man
98% match
N/A
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#2
R
Roberts Uldrikis

DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga

Latvia28y
G/900.41
A/900.20
Target ManProlificIn form ↑

vs Hara: +0.26 G/90

96% match
N/A
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#3
P
Piet Scobel

Nürnberg II · Bundesliga

Germany21y
G/900.25
A/900.13
Target ManSmall SampleOut of form ↓

vs Hara: 6y younger · +0.10 G/90

95% match
N/A
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#4
K
Kai Brünker

Saarbrücken · Bundesliga

Germany31yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.33
Target ManSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
#5
H
Harry Kane

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

England32yContract 2027
G/901.36
A/900.19
Complete ForwardProlificSteady form
76% match
€65.0M
#6
N
Nicolas Jackson

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

Senegal24yContract 2026
G/900.72
A/900.09
Complete ForwardProlificSteady form
76% match
€45.0M
#7
S
Serhou Guirassy

Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga

Guinea30yContract 2028
G/900.65
A/900.08
Target ManProlificIn form ↑
76% match
€40.0M
#8
C
Christian Kofane

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

Cameroon19yContract 2029
G/900.36
A/900.29
Target ManOut of form ↓
76% match
€40.0M
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#9
J
Jonathan Burkardt

Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga

Germany25yContract 2030
G/900.87
A/900.07
PoacherProlificIn form ↑
76% match
€35.0M
#10
M
Maximilian Beier

Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga

Germany23yContract 2029
G/900.40
A/900.27
Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓
76% match
€30.0M
#11
F
Fisnik Asllani

TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga

Germany23yContract 2029
G/900.38
A/900.30
Complete ForwardOut of form ↓
76% match
€30.0M
#12
R
Rômulo

RB Leipzig · Bundesliga

Brazil24yContract 2030
G/900.37
A/900.20
Target ManSteady form
76% match
€30.0M
#13
E
Emersonn

Toulouse · Ligue 1

Brazil21y
G/900.41
A/900.12
Target ManProlificIn form ↑
98% match
N/A
#14
D
Dawda Camara

Girona · La Liga

Mauritania23y
G/900.38
A/900.00
Target ManOut of form ↓
96% match
N/A
#15
K
Kai Havertz

Arsenal · Premier League

Germany26yContract 2028
G/900.31
A/900.46
Target ManSmall SampleIn form ↑
96% match
€50.0M
#16
N
Niclas Füllkrug

AC Milan · Serie A

Germany33yContract 2026
G/900.14
A/900.00
Target ManSmall SampleOut of form ↓
96% match
€8.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Taichi Hara?▼
The top alternatives to Taichi Hara based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Eric Hottmann, Roberts Uldrikis, Piet Scobel, Kai Brünker, 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 Taichi Hara in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Taichi Hara in 2026 include Eric Hottmann (N/A), Roberts Uldrikis (N/A), Piet Scobel (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Taichi Hara play and who plays similarly?▼
Taichi Hara plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Eric Hottmann (Germany, N/A); Roberts Uldrikis (Latvia, N/A); Piet Scobel (Germany, N/A); Kai Brünker (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.
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