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Best Alternatives to André Luiz

Players most similar to André Luiz (Attacker, €2.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to André Luiz

  1. 1.Gabri Martínez86% DNA match·Sporting Braga€3.5M
  2. 2.Luís Guilherme86% DNA match·Sporting CP€12.0M
  3. 3.Pedro Gonçalves86% DNA match·Sporting CP€30.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

AssistsTop 9%

“A Inside Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlific

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.42 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.30 assists/90), draws fouls effectively (2.9/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to André Luiz by playing style are:

  • Gabri Martínez(86% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Luís Guilherme(86% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 552 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Pedro Gonçalves(86% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.64 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Transfer Intelligence

Gabri Martínez delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 59% premium over André Luiz, with 0.07 goals per 90 at age 23. That's 17% of André Luiz's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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André Luiz
AttackerBrazil€2.2M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Gabri Martínez
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Spain23yContract 2029
G/900.07
A/900.21
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Luiz: -0.35 G/90
86% match
€3.5M
#2
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Luís Guilherme
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Brazil20yContract 2030
G/900.15
A/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Luiz: €10M more expensive · 4y younger · -0.27 G/90
86% match
€12.0M
#3
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Pedro Gonçalves
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal27yContract 2027
G/900.61
A/900.33
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Luiz: €28M more expensive · 3y older · +0.19 G/90
86% match
€30.0M
#4
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Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
G/900.13
A/900.26
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
€3.5M
#5
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Borja Sainz
Porto · Liga Portugal
Spain25yContract 2030
G/900.29
A/900.17
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
€23.0M
#6
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Bruma
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Portugal31yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.37
Inside ForwardProlific
85% match
€5.0M
#7
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Ricardo Horta
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Portugal31yContract 2028
G/900.65
A/900.17
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€10.0M
#8
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João Marques
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal24yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.18
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€3.5M
#9
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Gianluca Prestianni
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Argentina20yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.30
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€12.0M
#10
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Rafa Silva
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Portugal32yContract 2027
G/900.42
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€5.0M
#11
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Afonso Moreira
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Portugal21yContract 2029
G/900.27
A/900.27
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€5.0M
#12
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Ivan Cavaleiro
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Angola32y
G/900.21
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€11.8M
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to André Luiz?▼
The top alternatives to André Luiz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabri Martínez, Luís Guilherme, Pedro Gonçalves, Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira, Borja Sainz. 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 André Luiz in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to André Luiz in 2026 include Gabri Martínez (€3.5M), Luís Guilherme (€12.0M), Pedro Gonçalves (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does André Luiz play and who plays similarly?▼
André Luiz plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabri Martínez (Spain, €3.5M); Luís Guilherme (Brazil, €12.0M); Pedro Gonçalves (Portugal, €30.0M); Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira (Portugal, €3.5M).
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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