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Sport Recife· 2020/2021 · Liga Portugal · FULL

Best Alternatives to Denis

GoalkeeperBrazil39yN/AFull profile →

Sweeper-Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,880 min · 2020/2021 · Liga Portugal · FULL

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

DNA matchPrioritizes Liga Portugal & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Denis

João Lopes87% match
Amazonas · Liga Portugal
Magrão83% match
Fortaleza · Liga Portugal
Mateus Pasinato82% match
Cuiabá · Liga Portugal

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Goals ConcededTop 9%

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“A Sweeper-Keeper....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.22 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Denis:

João Lopes(87% match) — João Vitor Lopes da Silva is a Sweeper-Keeper. Proactive goalkeeper who plays as a spare outfield player.
Magrão(83% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.14 conceded/90).
Mateus Pasinato(82% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (91% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.63 conceded/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

João Lopes

Amazonas · Liga Portugal

Brazil30y

Tkl/900.00

Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

vs Denis: 9y younger

87% match

N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Denis?▼

The top alternatives to Denis based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: João Lopes, Magrão, Mateus Pasinato, Lazar Carević, Marcel Schuhen. 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 Denis in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Denis in 2026 include João Lopes (N/A), Magrão (N/A), Mateus Pasinato (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Denis play and who plays similarly?▼

Denis plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include João Lopes (Brazil, N/A); Magrão (Brazil, N/A); Mateus Pasinato (Brazil, N/A); Lazar Carević (Montenegro, 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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