AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Boris Popović
Players most similar to Boris Popović (Defender, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Luís Rocha
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Portugal39yContract 2027
Tkl/901.31
KP/900.08
Ball-Playing CBAerial
100% match
N/A
#2
C
Christian Marques
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.95
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable100% match
N/A
#3
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Sidney Lima
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil29y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.57
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip100% match
N/A
#4
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Francisco Petrasso
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Argentina24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.32
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#5
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Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#6
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Justin de Haas
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.35
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#7
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Óscar Rivas
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Spain25yContract 2028
Tkl/900.55
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
99% match
N/A
#8
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Luan Patrick
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Brazil24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#9
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Miguel Nóbrega
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal25yContract 2028
Tkl/900.69
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#10
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José Fontán
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Spain26y
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.52
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#11
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Gilberto Dambi Batista
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Portugal22yContract 2027
Tkl/900.76
KP/900.08
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#12
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Gustaf Lagerbielke
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Sweden25yContract 2030
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
€5.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Boris Popović.
Ask AI about Boris Popović →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Boris Popović?▼
The top alternatives to Boris Popović based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luís Rocha, Christian Marques, Sidney Lima, Francisco Petrasso, Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga. 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 Boris Popović in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Boris Popović in 2026 include Luís Rocha (N/A), Christian Marques (N/A), Sidney Lima (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Boris Popović play and who plays similarly?▼
Boris Popović plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luís Rocha (Portugal, N/A); Christian Marques (Portugal, N/A); Sidney Lima (Brazil, N/A); Francisco Petrasso (Argentina, 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.