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Zenit· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Gustavo Mantuan

DefenderBrazil25y€5.0MFull profile →

Solid Defender

1.58Tkl/90

0.93KP/90

Based on 1,934 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

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

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Top 3 alternatives to Gustavo Mantuan

Deyovaisio Zeefuik82% match
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga · €4.0M
Bartol Franjic82% match
Venezia · Bundesliga · €7.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (62% duel success), draws fouls effectively (2.4/90), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Gustavo Mantuan:

Deyovaisio Zeefuik(82% match) — Deyovaisio Zeefuik is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes.
Bartol Franjic(82% match) — Bartol Franjić is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes.
Adrián Pica(84% match) — A. Hernández Hernández is a Reading Defender.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Deyovaisio Zeefuik

Hertha BSC · Bundesliga

Netherlands28y

Tkl/902.03

KP/900.51

Reading DefenderSmall SampleIn form ↑

vs Mantuan: 3y older

82% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Gustavo Mantuan?▼

The top alternatives to Gustavo Mantuan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Bartol Franjic, Adrián Pica, Erwin Koffi, Nacho Martínez. 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 Gustavo Mantuan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Gustavo Mantuan in 2026 include Deyovaisio Zeefuik (€4.0M), Bartol Franjic (€7.5M), Adrián Pica (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Gustavo Mantuan play and who plays similarly?▼

Gustavo Mantuan plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Deyovaisio Zeefuik (Netherlands, €4.0M); Bartol Franjic (Croatia, €7.5M); Adrián Pica (Spain, N/A); Erwin Koffi (France, 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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