AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Andrea Padula
Players most similar to Andrea Padula (Defender, €450K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Andrea Padula
- 1.S. Wæver99% DNA match·Sønderjyske Fodbold
- 2.Mimeirhel Benita98% DNA match·Heracles Almelo
- 3.Otavio Manoel Galdino Fernandes98% DNA match·Estrela Amadora
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Press IntensityTop 0%
???Bottom 14%
“A Physical Stopper....”
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Physical Stopper
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.7/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to Andrea Padula by playing style are:
- S. Wæver(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Mimeirhel Benita(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.0/90) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Otavio Manoel Galdino Fernandes(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.8 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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S. Wæver
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark30yContract 2026
Tkl/904.31
KP/900.56
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#2
M
Mimeirhel Benita
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/902.65
KP/900.79
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Padula: 8y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
O
Otavio Manoel Galdino Fernandes
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Brazil20y
Tkl/902.25
KP/900.35
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Padula: 10y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Lasse Flø
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.78
KP/900.89
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#5
J
Jacob Linnet
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark31y
Tkl/902.14
KP/900.79
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#6
M
Marcus McCoy
Odense BK · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/904.24
KP/900.50
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#7
M
Mike te Wierik
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands33y
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.56
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#8
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Terrence Douglas
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
Tkl/902.30
KP/900.57
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#9
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Ahmed Iljazovski
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/903.13
KP/900.67
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#10
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Jakob Jessen
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/904.13
KP/900.66
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#11
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Srdjan Kuzmic
Viborg FF · Superliga
Slovenia22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.53
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#12
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Festy Ebosele
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Republic of Ireland23y
Tkl/904.57
KP/900.26
Physical StopperSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Andrea Padula?▼
The top alternatives to Andrea Padula based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: S. Wæver, Mimeirhel Benita, Otavio Manoel Galdino Fernandes, Lasse Flø, Jacob Linnet. 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 Andrea Padula in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Andrea Padula in 2026 include S. Wæver (N/A), Mimeirhel Benita (N/A), Otavio Manoel Galdino Fernandes (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Andrea Padula play and who plays similarly?▼
Andrea Padula plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include S. Wæver (Denmark, N/A); Mimeirhel Benita (Netherlands, N/A); Otavio Manoel Galdino Fernandes (Brazil, N/A); Lasse Flø (Denmark, 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.