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Tombense· 2023 · Copa do Brasil · PARTIAL

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DefenderBrazil26y€4.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CB

0.68Tkl/90

0.23KP/90

Based on 972 min · 2023 · Copa do Brasil · 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 Wesley

Wesley81% match
Roma · Serie A · €35.0M
Romario Rösch75% match
VfL Bochum 1848 · Bundesliga
Nils Butzen75% match
Carl Zeiss Jena · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CB

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Wesley:

Wesley(81% match) — Wesley is the rare defender in Serie A who looks more dangerous going forward than most midfielders, yet earns his place through relentless ball-winning. His 0.17 goals per 90 ranks in the top 10% among defenders in the league—a number that belongs on a striker's report, not a backline profile.
Romario Rösch(75% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Nils Butzen(75% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Wesley

Roma · Serie A

Brazil22yContract 2030

Tkl/901.98

KP/901.21

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Wesley: €31M more expensive · 4y younger

81% match

€35.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Wesley?▼

The top alternatives to Wesley based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Wesley, Romario Rösch, Nils Butzen, Maximilian Dietz, Vitalie Becker. 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 Wesley in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Wesley in 2026 include Wesley (€35.0M), Romario Rösch (N/A), Nils Butzen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Wesley play and who plays similarly?▼

Wesley plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Wesley (Brazil, €35.0M); Romario Rösch (Germany, N/A); Nils Butzen (Germany, N/A); Maximilian Dietz (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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