AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Igor Thiago
Players most similar to Igor Thiago (Attacker, €35.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Igor Thiago
- 1.Igor Jesus83% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€11.6M
- 2.Richarlison 84% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€28.0M
- 3.Zian Flemming83% DNA match·Burnley€12.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 2%
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“A Target Man....”
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Target ManProlific
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.64 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three most similar players to Igor Thiago by playing style are:
- Igor Jesus(83% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
- Richarlison (84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.53 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
- Zian Flemming(83% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.3 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he prone to committing fouls (2.6/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Igor Jesus delivers 83% of the same playing style, at 67% lower cost (€11.6M vs €35.0M), with 0.25 goals per 90 at age 25. That's 40% of Igor Thiago'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 →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil25y
G/900.25
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Thiago: €23M cheaper · -0.39 G/90
83% match
€11.6M
#2
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Richarlison
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Brazil29yContract 2027
G/900.50
A/900.25
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Thiago: €7M cheaper · 5y older · -0.14 G/90
84% match
€28.0M
#3
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Zian Flemming
Burnley · Premier League
Netherlands27yContract 2029
G/900.56
A/900.06
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stablevs Thiago: €23M cheaper · 3y older · -0.07 G/90
83% match
€12.0M
#4
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Leeds United · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
G/900.46
A/900.04
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€22.0M
#5
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Erling Haaland
Manchester City · Premier League
Norway25yContract 2034
G/900.81
A/900.25
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€200.0M
#6
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Marcus Edwards
Burnley · Premier League
England27yContract 2029
G/900.09
A/900.26
83% match
€8.0M
#7
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Lukas Nmecha
Leeds United · Premier League
Germany27yContract 2027
G/900.57
A/900.09
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€10.0M
#8
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André Silva
Elche · La Liga
Portugal30yContract 2026
G/900.56
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€3.0M
#9
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Mateus Mané
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
England18yContract 2029
G/900.11
A/900.06
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€20.0M
#10
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Ferran Torres
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2027
G/900.88
A/900.07
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€50.0M
#11
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Clayton
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Brazil27y
G/900.56
A/900.23
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€3.0M
#12
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Matheus Cunha
Manchester United · Premier League
Brazil26yContract 2030
G/900.33
A/900.07
Complete Forward
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€70.0M
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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 Igor Thiago.
Ask AI about Igor Thiago →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Igor Thiago?▼
The top alternatives to Igor Thiago based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Igor Jesus, Richarlison , Zian Flemming, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Erling Haaland. 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 Igor Thiago in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Igor Thiago in 2026 include Igor Jesus (€11.6M), Richarlison (€28.0M), Zian Flemming (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Igor Thiago play and who plays similarly?▼
Igor Thiago plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Igor Jesus (Brazil, €11.6M); Richarlison (Brazil, €28.0M); Zian Flemming (Netherlands, €12.0M); Dominic Calvert-Lewin (England, €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.