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Farense· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Alex Pinto

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1.33Tkl/90

0.27KP/90

Based on 338 min · 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

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

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Top 3 alternatives to Alex Pinto

Leonardo Buta80% match
Udinese · Liga Portugal
César Martins80% match
Novorizontino · Liga Portugal
Rivaldo79% match
Farense · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

Carlos Alexandre Reis Pinto is a Defender. Solid defensive option. (Limited sample: 338 mins) The three closest DNA matches to Alex Pinto:

Leonardo Buta(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
César Martins(80% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).
Rivaldo(79% match) — Rivaldo Boaventura Morais is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels.

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Leonardo Buta

Udinese · Liga Portugal

Portugal24yContract 2026

Tkl/901.91

KP/900.52

Active Full-BackAerial

vs Pinto: 3y younger

80% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Alex Pinto?▼

The top alternatives to Alex Pinto based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Leonardo Buta, César Martins, Rivaldo, Gonçalo Silva, Jonas Kehl. 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 Alex Pinto in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Alex Pinto in 2026 include Leonardo Buta (N/A), César Martins (N/A), Rivaldo (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Alex Pinto play and who plays similarly?▼

Alex Pinto plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Leonardo Buta (Portugal, N/A); César Martins (Brazil, N/A); Rivaldo (Portugal, N/A); Gonçalo Silva (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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