rising-transfers-dna-finder_skill

Overview

This skill finds statistically similar footballers at lower market values using Rising Transfers DNA vector search. It helps identify style-matched alternatives and potential replacements by comparing player 'DNA' across a 2,000+ profile vector space. Results prioritise similarity while highlighting market value savings.

How this skill works

You provide a target player name (optionally a club) and the skill calls Rising Transfers' DNA search API to retrieve ranked alternatives using pgvector cosine similarity. The response returns alternative players with similarity percentage, market value, position, and style tags. The skill formats results as a ranked list showing similarity and estimated savings versus the target.

When to use it

• You need cheaper, style-matched alternatives to a named footballer.
• Scouting for budget replacements or backups with similar playing profiles.
• Comparing market value savings while keeping tactical fit.
• Preparing shortlist suggestions for transfers or loans.
• Disambiguating players by club when multiple players share a name.

Best practices

• Provide the full player name and, if possible, the current club to reduce ambiguity.
• Use the tool for initial shortlist creation, then follow up with match footage and scouting reports.
• Check your Rising Transfers credit balance; each DNA search consumes credits.
• If an API error occurs, follow the provided error messages (invalid key, insufficient credits, rate limits).
• Ask for a full scout report on an alternative after seeing the ranked results.

Example use cases

• Find cheaper alternatives to a high-value starter to propose a budget signing.
• Generate backup options for a squad member with similar tactical attributes.
• Scout style-matched players under a specific market value threshold.
• Create a ranked shortlist for recruitment meetings showing similarity and savings.