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Atlético San Luis· 2025/2026 · Liga MX · PARTIAL

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Attacking MidfieldBrazil22y€1.4MFull profile →

CreatorSmall Sample

0.69KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 523 min · 2025/2026 · Liga MX · 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 Yan Phillipe

Brais Méndez80% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €12.0M
Rodrigo Mora80% match
Porto · Liga Portugal · €38.0M
João Rego80% match
Benfica · Liga Portugal · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (4.1/90). However, he prone to committing fouls (2.9/90). The three closest DNA matches to Yan Phillipe:

Brais Méndez(80% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (66 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Rodrigo Mora(80% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
João Rego(80% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.39 assists/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Brais Méndez

Real Sociedad · La Liga

Spain29yContract 2028

KP/901.29

G/900.32

CreatorSteady form

vs Phillipe: €11M more expensive · 7y older

80% match

€12.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Yan Phillipe?▼

The top alternatives to Yan Phillipe based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Brais Méndez, Rodrigo Mora, João Rego, Rodrigo Zalazar, Carlos Dotor. 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 Yan Phillipe in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Yan Phillipe in 2026 include Brais Méndez (€12.0M), Rodrigo Mora (€38.0M), João Rego (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Yan Phillipe play and who plays similarly?▼

Yan Phillipe plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Brais Méndez (Spain, €12.0M); Rodrigo Mora (Portugal, €38.0M); João Rego (Portugal, €3.0M); Rodrigo Zalazar (Uruguay, €22.0M).

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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