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Best Alternatives to Yannick Eduardo

Centre ForwardNetherlands20y€500KFull profile →
Target ManProlific
0.51G/90
0.17A/90

Based on 1,838 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Yannick Eduardo

  1. Eric Hottmann95% match

    Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

  2. Shio Fukuda95% match

    Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga

  3. Piet Scobel95% match

    Nürnberg II · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.59 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Yannick Eduardo:

  • Eric Hottmann(95% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90) and strong in aerial duels (4.8 aerials won/90).
  • Shio Fukuda(95% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.74 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
  • Piet Scobel(95% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.0 aerials won/90).

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Yannick Eduardo
AttackerNetherlandsBundesliga€500K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Eric Hottmann

Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

Germany26y
G/900.18
A/900.12
Target Man

vs Eduardo: 6y older · -0.33 G/90

95% match
N/A
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#2
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Shio Fukuda

Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga

Japan22y
G/900.74
A/900.00
PoacherProlificSteady form

vs Eduardo: 2y older · +0.23 G/90

95% match
N/A
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#3
P
Piet Scobel

Nürnberg II · Bundesliga

Germany21y
G/900.25
A/900.13
Target ManSmall SampleOut of form ↓

vs Eduardo: -0.26 G/90

95% match
N/A
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#4
F
Fynn Lakenmacher

Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga

Germany26yContract 2027
G/900.10
A/900.42
Target ManSmall SampleOut of form ↓
95% match
N/A
#5
H
Harry Kane

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

England32yContract 2027
G/901.36
A/900.19
Complete ForwardProlificSteady form
80% match
€65.0M
#6
N
Nicolas Jackson

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

Senegal24yContract 2026
G/900.72
A/900.09
Complete ForwardProlificSteady form
80% match
€45.0M
#7
S
Serhou Guirassy

Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga

Guinea30yContract 2028
G/900.65
A/900.08
Target ManProlificIn form ↑
80% match
€40.0M
#8
C
Christian Kofane

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

Cameroon19yContract 2029
G/900.36
A/900.29
Target ManOut of form ↓
80% match
€40.0M
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#9
J
Jonathan Burkardt

Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga

Germany25yContract 2030
G/900.87
A/900.07
PoacherProlificIn form ↑
80% match
€35.0M
#10
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Maximilian Beier

Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga

Germany23yContract 2029
G/900.40
A/900.27
Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓
80% match
€30.0M
#11
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Fisnik Asllani

TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga

Germany23yContract 2029
G/900.38
A/900.30
Complete ForwardOut of form ↓
80% match
€30.0M
#12
R
Rômulo

RB Leipzig · Bundesliga

Brazil24yContract 2030
G/900.37
A/900.20
Target ManSteady form
80% match
€30.0M
#13
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Felix Higl

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Germany29y
G/900.28
A/900.11
Target ManOut of form ↓
95% match
N/A
#14
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Dario Sits

Parma · Serie A

Latvia22y
G/900.38
A/900.19
Target Man
96% match
N/A
#15
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Emersonn

Toulouse · Ligue 1

Brazil21y
G/900.41
A/900.12
Target ManProlificIn form ↑
96% match
N/A
#16
G
Giuseppe Ambrosino

Napoli · Serie A

Italy22yContract 2026
G/900.24
A/900.00
Target ManSmall SampleSteady form
95% match
N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Yannick Eduardo?▼
The top alternatives to Yannick Eduardo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Eric Hottmann, Shio Fukuda, Piet Scobel, Fynn Lakenmacher, Harry Kane. 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 Yannick Eduardo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yannick Eduardo in 2026 include Eric Hottmann (N/A), Shio Fukuda (N/A), Piet Scobel (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yannick Eduardo play and who plays similarly?▼
Yannick Eduardo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Eric Hottmann (Germany, N/A); Shio Fukuda (Japan, N/A); Piet Scobel (Germany, N/A); Fynn Lakenmacher (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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