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Almería· 2024/2025 · Liga Portugal · FULL

Best Alternatives to André Horta

MidfielderPortugal29y€2.0MFull profile →

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

2.65KP/90

0.00G/90

0.71A/90

Based on 509 min · 2024/2025 · Liga Portugal · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Liga Portugal & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to André Horta

André Franco91% match
Chicago Fire · Liga Portugal · €4.0M
André Sousa90% match
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Gustavo Klismahn86% match
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.71 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), heavily involved in possession (66 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.77 big chances/90), central to possession (86 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.5/90) and top 10% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 509 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to André Horta:

André Franco(91% match) — André Filipe Russo Franco is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.
André Sousa(90% match) — André Alexandre Carreira Sousa is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.
Gustavo Klismahn(86% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90).

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André Franco

Chicago Fire · Liga Portugal

Portugal28yContract 2028

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to André Horta?▼

The top alternatives to André Horta based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: André Franco, André Sousa, Gustavo Klismahn, Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa, Martín Fernández Benítez. 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 Horta in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to André Horta in 2026 include André Franco (€4.0M), André Sousa (N/A), Gustavo Klismahn (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does André Horta play and who plays similarly?▼

André Horta plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include André Franco (Portugal, €4.0M); André Sousa (Portugal, N/A); Gustavo Klismahn (Brazil, N/A); Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa (Portugal, 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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