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Gamba Osaka· 2025 · J-League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Welton

Left WingBrazil28y€3.0MFull profile →

Small Sample

0.12G/90

0.23A/90

Based on 771 min · 2025 · J-League · PARTIAL

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 Welton

Chidera Ejuke80% match
Sevilla · La Liga · €4.0M
Nilson Angulo80% match
Sunderland · Premier League · €7.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 771 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Welton:

Chidera Ejuke(80% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a dynamic dribbler (5.5/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).
Nilson Angulo(80% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90).
Largie Ramazani(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Chidera Ejuke

Sevilla · La Liga

Nigeria28yContract 2027

G/900.10

A/900.10

Dynamic ForwardDribblerOut of form ↓

80% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Welton?▼

The top alternatives to Welton based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Chidera Ejuke, Nilson Angulo, Largie Ramazani, Kaoru Mitoma, Tom Watson. 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 Welton in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Welton in 2026 include Chidera Ejuke (€4.0M), Nilson Angulo (€7.0M), Largie Ramazani (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Welton play and who plays similarly?▼

Welton plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria, €4.0M); Nilson Angulo (Ecuador, €7.0M); Largie Ramazani (Belgium, €6.0M); Kaoru Mitoma (Japan, €30.0M).

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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