RisingTransfers
AI DNA Similarity

Best Alternatives to Diogo Queirós

Players most similar to Diogo Queirós (Defender, €200K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Diogo Queirós

  1. 1.João Ferreira89% DNA match·Saint-Étienne€3.0M
  2. 2.Pedro Ganchas88% DNA match·Silkeborg IF
  3. 3.Lucas Beraldo88% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain€20.0M

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

RT

Intelligence Verdict

InterceptionsTop 2%
???Bottom 24%

Diogo Lucas Queirós is a Ball-Playing CB....

See Full Verdict + Share Card →

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CB

Diogo Lucas Queirós is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.4 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success). The three most similar players to Diogo Queirós by playing style are:

  • João Ferreira(89% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), central to possession (80 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.8/90).
  • Pedro Ganchas(88% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Lucas Beraldo(88% match)Lucas Lopes Beraldo is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (94 passes/90) and central to possession (105 touches/90).

Transfer Intelligence

João Ferreira delivers 89% of the same playing style, at a 1400% premium over Diogo Queirós, with 1.91 tackles won per 90 at age 25.

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

D
Comparison Base
Diogo Queirós
DefenderPortugal€200K
Full profile →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
J
João Ferreira
Saint-Étienne · Liga Portugal
Portugal25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.91
KP/900.76
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Queirós: 2y younger
89% match
€3.0M
#2
P
Pedro Ganchas
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Portugal25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Queirós: 2y younger
88% match
N/A
#3
L
Lucas Beraldo
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Queirós: €20M more expensive · 5y younger
88% match
€20.0M
#4
M
Marquinhos
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
88% match
€30.0M
#5
R
Rúben Fernandes
Farense · Liga Portugal
Portugal40y
Tkl/900.56
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
88% match
N/A
#6
M
Marvin Young
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.22
KP/900.41
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
87% match
N/A
#7
P
Pedro Álvaro
Aris · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
N/A
#8
M
Maximilian Dietz
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip
87% match
N/A
#9
M
Maxwell Gyamfi
Kaiserslautern · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.24
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
88% match
N/A
#10
H
Hamza Güreler
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Turkey20y
Tkl/902.24
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
N/A
#11
L
Luka Callø Carstensen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.52
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
87% match
N/A
#12
E
Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
N/A

Ask AI: Why are these players similar?

Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Diogo Queirós.

Ask AI about Diogo Queirós

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Diogo Queirós?
The top alternatives to Diogo Queirós based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: João Ferreira, Pedro Ganchas, Lucas Beraldo, Marquinhos, Rúben Fernandes. 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 Diogo Queirós in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Diogo Queirós in 2026 include João Ferreira (€3.0M), Pedro Ganchas (N/A), Lucas Beraldo (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Diogo Queirós play and who plays similarly?
Diogo Queirós plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include João Ferreira (Portugal, €3.0M); Pedro Ganchas (Portugal, N/A); Lucas Beraldo (Brazil, €20.0M); Marquinhos (Brazil, €30.0M).
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.