AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves
Players most similar to Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves
- 1.Gonçalo Silva87% DNA match·Noah
- 2.Gonçalo Costa84% DNA match·Estoril
- 3.Jeffry Fortes82% DNA match·FC Den Bosch
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves is a Defender....”
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Small Sample
Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (3.1/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.4/90). (Limited sample: 316 mins) The three most similar players to Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves by playing style are:
- Gonçalo Silva(87% match) — Gonçalo Filipe Oliveira Silva is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).
- Gonçalo Costa(84% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 497 minutes of playing time this season.
- Jeffry Fortes(82% match) — Jeffry Fortes is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Gonçalo Silva
Noah · Liga Portugal
Portugal34y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
vs Esteves: 12y older
87% match
N/A
#2
G
Gonçalo Costa
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.09
KP/901.22
Physical StopperSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Esteves: 4y older
84% match
N/A
#3
J
Jeffry Fortes
FC Den Bosch · Eredivisie
Cape Verde37y
Tkl/902.95
KP/900.87
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Esteves: 15y older
82% match
N/A
#4
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Alex Pinto
Farense · Liga Portugal
Portugal27y
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.27
82% match
N/A
#5
M
Maxime Estève
Burnley · Premier League
France23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€25.0M
#6
K
Kevin Vázquez
Sporting Gijón · La Liga
Spain33yContract 2026
Tkl/900.40
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
N/A
#7
M
Martim Fernandes
Porto · Liga Portugal
Portugal20yContract 2028
Tkl/903.30
KP/900.72
82% match
€12.0M
#8
T
Tiago Lopes
Sarreguemines · Super Lig
Portugal37y
Tkl/901.86
KP/900.57
Physical Stopper
81% match
N/A
#9
P
Pedro Pacheco
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Portugal29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#10
J
J. Katongo
Kayserispor · Super Lig
England21y
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable81% match
N/A
#11
R
Rivaldo
Farense · Liga Portugal
Portugal25y
Tkl/903.01
KP/901.20
Physical StopperSmall Sample
81% match
N/A
#12
O
Orest Lebedenko
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Ukraine27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.27
KP/900.82
80% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves?▼
The top alternatives to Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gonçalo Silva, Gonçalo Costa, Jeffry Fortes, Alex Pinto, Maxime Estève. 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 Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves in 2026 include Gonçalo Silva (N/A), Gonçalo Costa (N/A), Jeffry Fortes (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves play and who plays similarly?▼
Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gonçalo Silva (Portugal, N/A); Gonçalo Costa (Portugal, N/A); Jeffry Fortes (Cape Verde, N/A); Alex Pinto (Portugal, 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.