AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Wagner Leonardo
Players most similar to Wagner Leonardo (Defender, €4.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Wagner Leonardo
- 1.Marquinhos87% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain€30.0M
- 2.Jerome Opoku87% DNA match·İstanbul Başakşehir
- 3.Lukas Boeder87% DNA match·Dynamo Dresden
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
RT
Intelligence Verdict
Tackles WonTop 0%
???Bottom 1%
“A Ball-Playing CB....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.5/90). The three most similar players to Wagner Leonardo by playing style are:
- Marquinhos(87% match) — Marcos Aoás Corrêa is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (94 passes/90), central to possession (104 touches/90) and switches play with precision (7.2 long balls/90, 70% accuracy).
- Jerome Opoku(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).
- Lukas Boeder(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), central to possession (71 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.3/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Marquinhos delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 650% premium over Wagner Leonardo, with 1.11 tackles won per 90 at age 31.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
M
Marquinhos
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Leonardo: €26M more expensive · 5y older
87% match
€30.0M
#2
J
Jerome Opoku
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Ghana27y
Tkl/900.75
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip87% match
N/A
#3
L
Lukas Boeder
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.50
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Leonardo: 3y older
87% match
N/A
#4
G
Gabin Blancquart
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
France22yContract 2026
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip87% match
N/A
#5
D
Dies Janse
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.58
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#6
L
Lucas Beraldo
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
€20.0M
#7
E
Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
N/A
#8
D
Damon Mirani
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#9
J
Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil32yContract 2026
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.07
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#10
R
Rúben Fernandes
Farense · Liga Portugal
Portugal40y
Tkl/900.56
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
N/A
#11
P
Pedro Ganchas
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Portugal25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
N/A
#12
N
Nils Röseler
Homburg · Bundesliga
Germany34y
Tkl/900.41
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
N/A
⬡
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 Wagner Leonardo.
Ask AI about Wagner Leonardo →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Wagner Leonardo?▼
The top alternatives to Wagner Leonardo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marquinhos, Jerome Opoku, Lukas Boeder, Gabin Blancquart, Dies Janse. 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 Wagner Leonardo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Wagner Leonardo in 2026 include Marquinhos (€30.0M), Jerome Opoku (N/A), Lukas Boeder (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Wagner Leonardo play and who plays similarly?▼
Wagner Leonardo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marquinhos (Brazil, €30.0M); Jerome Opoku (Ghana, N/A); Lukas Boeder (Germany, N/A); Gabin Blancquart (France, 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.