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Best Alternatives to Douglas Augusto

Players most similar to Douglas Augusto (Midfielder, €6.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Douglas Augusto

  1. 1.Miguel Sousa88% DNA match·Casa Pia
  2. 2.Lucas Gourna-Douath88% DNA match·Le Havre€4.0M
  3. 3.Daniel Boloca86% DNA match·Sassuolo€5.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxDefensive

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and heavily involved in play (60 touches/90). The three most similar players to Douglas Augusto by playing style are:

  • Miguel Sousa(88% match)A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and heavily involved in play (61 touches/90). However, he prone to committing fouls (2.7/90).
  • Lucas Gourna-Douath(88% match)Lucas Gourna Douath is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy).
  • Daniel Boloca(86% match)Daniel Boloca is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).

Transfer Intelligence

Lucas Gourna-Douath delivers 88% of the same playing style, at 38% lower cost (€4.0M vs €6.5M), with 0.60 key passes per 90 at age 22.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Douglas Augusto
MidfielderBrazil€6.5M
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Douglas Augusto?
The top alternatives to Douglas Augusto based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Miguel Sousa, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Daniel Boloca, Demir Ege Tıknaz, Douglas Luiz. 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 Douglas Augusto in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Douglas Augusto in 2026 include Miguel Sousa (N/A), Lucas Gourna-Douath (€4.0M), Daniel Boloca (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Douglas Augusto play and who plays similarly?
Douglas Augusto plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Miguel Sousa (Portugal, N/A); Lucas Gourna-Douath (France, €4.0M); Daniel Boloca (Romania, €5.0M); Demir Ege Tıknaz (Turkey, €6.0M).
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.