⬡ AI DNA · Live season

Farense· 2024/2025 · Liga Portugal · FULL

Best Alternatives to Derick Poloni

Left BackBrazil32yN/AFull profile →

Active Full-Back

1.81Tkl/90

1.19KP/90

Based on 1,448 min · 2024/2025 · 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 Derick Poloni

José Gomes98% match
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Víctor García99% match
Málaga · La Liga
David Herold98% match
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga

Ranked by RT Player DNA + league/value credibility. Scroll for full list, per-90 stats, and share cards.

Next: turn this shortlist into a card or a lineup.

Make Poloni's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓

Intelligence Verdict

ShotsTop 5%

???Bottom 9%

“A Active Full-Back....”

See Full Verdict + Share Card →

Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90). The three closest DNA matches to Derick Poloni:

José Gomes(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90).
Víctor García(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).
David Herold(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90).

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Make card →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

José Gomes

Nacional · Liga Portugal

Portugal29y

Tkl/901.56

KP/900.93

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Poloni: 3y younger

98% match

N/A

Compare Poloni vs Gomes →

Ask about replacements for Poloni

Same DNA shortlist as above — budget fit, who to avoid, or why the top match works.

Knows 56,883 players. Knows 3,481 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Derick Poloni?▼

The top alternatives to Derick Poloni based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: José Gomes, Víctor García, David Herold, Alexander Nollenberger, Alan Nuñez. 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 Derick Poloni in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Derick Poloni in 2026 include José Gomes (N/A), Víctor García (N/A), David Herold (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Derick Poloni play and who plays similarly?▼

Derick Poloni plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include José Gomes (Portugal, N/A); Víctor García (Spain, N/A); David Herold (Germany, N/A); Alexander Nollenberger (Germany, 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.

← Back to Derick Poloni's profile·Browse all players