AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Bruno Viana
Players most similar to Bruno Viana (Defender, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Bruno Viana
- 1.Abdoulaye Bamba87% DNA match·Angers SCO
- 2.Burak Öksüz85% DNA match·Ümraniyespor
- 3.Neville Ogidi Nwankwo86% DNA match·Telstar
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Reading Defender....”
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Reading DefenderAerial
A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90). The three most similar players to Bruno Viana by playing style are:
- Abdoulaye Bamba(87% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
- Burak Öksüz(85% match) — Burak Öksüz is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90).
- Neville Ogidi Nwankwo(86% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Abdoulaye Bamba
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast36yContract 2026
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderAerial
vs Viana: 5y older
87% match
N/A
#2
B
Burak Öksüz
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey30y
Tkl/900.76
KP/900.22
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#3
N
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
Tkl/901.76
KP/900.30
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Viana: 8y younger
86% match
N/A
#4
M
Manu Hernando
Racing Santander · Liga Portugal
Spain27y
Tkl/900.23
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#5
E
Erwin Koffi
Guingamp · Ligue 1
France31y
Tkl/900.54
KP/901.62
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#6
A
Adrián Pica
Mirandés · La Liga
Spain24y
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
84% match
N/A
#7
S
Steffen Nkansah
Homburg · Bundesliga
Germany30y
Tkl/902.06
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
85% match
N/A
#8
F
Felipe Abner
Dunkerque · Liga Portugal
Brazil29yContract 2025
Tkl/900.37
KP/900.00
Reading Defender
84% match
N/A
#9
S
Steeve Yago
Aris Limassol · Ligue 1
Burkina Faso33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.74
KP/900.25
Reading Defender
84% match
N/A
#10
B
Bartol Franjic
Venezia · Bundesliga
Croatia26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.03
KP/900.00
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€7.5M
#11
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Luka Hujber
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Croatia26y
Tkl/903.42
KP/900.77
Reading DefenderAerial
85% match
N/A
#12
M
Mertcan Ayhan
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Turkey19yContract 2028
Tkl/902.18
KP/900.10
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Bruno Viana?▼
The top alternatives to Bruno Viana based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Abdoulaye Bamba, Burak Öksüz, Neville Ogidi Nwankwo, Manu Hernando, Erwin Koffi. 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 Bruno Viana in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Bruno Viana in 2026 include Abdoulaye Bamba (N/A), Burak Öksüz (N/A), Neville Ogidi Nwankwo (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Bruno Viana play and who plays similarly?▼
Bruno Viana plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Abdoulaye Bamba (Ivory Coast, N/A); Burak Öksüz (Turkey, N/A); Neville Ogidi Nwankwo (Netherlands, N/A); Manu Hernando (Spain, 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.