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Brentford· 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Igor Thiago

Centre ForwardBrazil25y€35.0MFull profile →

Target ManProlific

0.60G/90

0.03A/90

Based on 3,287 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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 Igor Thiago

Hugo Ekitiké80% match
Liverpool · Premier League · €85.0M
Nick Woltemade80% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €65.0M
Viktor Gyökeres80% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €65.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.60 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Igor Thiago:

Hugo Ekitiké(80% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.55 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Nick Woltemade(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).
Viktor Gyökeres(80% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Hugo Ekitiké

Liverpool · Premier League

France24yContract 2031

G/900.55

A/900.20

PoacherProlificOut of form ↓

vs Thiago: €50M more expensive · -0.05 G/90

80% match

€85.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Igor Thiago?▼

The top alternatives to Igor Thiago based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Hugo Ekitiké, Nick Woltemade, Viktor Gyökeres, Omar Marmoush, Richarlison . 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 Hugo Ekitiké (€85.0M), Nick Woltemade (€65.0M), Viktor Gyökeres (€65.0M). 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 Hugo Ekitiké (France, €85.0M); Nick Woltemade (Germany, €65.0M); Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden, €65.0M); Omar Marmoush (Egypt, €65.0M).

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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