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Fluminense· 2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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Active Full-BackBall-PlayingSmall Sample

1.86Tkl/90

0.57KP/90

Based on 668 min · 2026 · Serie A · 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 Guga

Zachary Athekame97% match
AC Milan · Serie A · €8.0M
Wesley80% match
Roma · Serie A · €35.0M
Denzel Dumfries80% match
Inter · Serie A · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackBall-PlayingSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and central to possession (78 touches/90). Note: this profile is based on 668 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Guga:

Zachary Athekame(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Wesley(80% match) — Wesley is the rare defender in Serie A who looks more dangerous going forward than most midfielders, yet earns his place through relentless ball-winning. His 0.17 goals per 90 ranks in the top 10% among defenders in the league—a number that belongs on a striker's report, not a backline profile.
Denzel Dumfries(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).

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Zachary Athekame

AC Milan · Serie A

Switzerland21yContract 2030

Tkl/901.64

KP/901.31

Active Full-BackSmall SampleSteady form

vs Guga: €6M more expensive · 6y younger

97% match

€8.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Guga?▼

The top alternatives to Guga based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Zachary Athekame, Wesley, Denzel Dumfries, Marco Palestra, Dodô. 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 Guga in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Guga in 2026 include Zachary Athekame (€8.0M), Wesley (€35.0M), Denzel Dumfries (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Guga play and who plays similarly?▼

Guga plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Zachary Athekame (Switzerland, €8.0M); Wesley (Brazil, €35.0M); Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, €25.0M); Marco Palestra (Italy, €25.0M).

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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