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Queens Park Rangers· 2023/2024 · Liga Portugal · FULL

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Solid Defender

3.01Tkl/90

0.73KP/90

Based on 1,975 min · 2023/2024 · Liga Portugal · FULL

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 Hevertton Ciriaco Santos

Leonardo Rivas83% match
AVS · Liga Portugal
Rivaldo83% match
Farense · Liga Portugal
João Ferreira81% match
Saint-Étienne · Liga Portugal · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

Hevertton Ciriaco Santos is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Hevertton Ciriaco Santos:

Leonardo Rivas(83% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Rivaldo(83% match) — Rivaldo Boaventura Morais is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels.
João Ferreira(81% 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).

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Who are the best alternatives to Hevertton Ciriaco Santos?▼

The top alternatives to Hevertton Ciriaco Santos based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Leonardo Rivas, Rivaldo, João Ferreira, Jan-Hendrik Marx, Viktor Bergh. 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 Hevertton Ciriaco Santos in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Hevertton Ciriaco Santos in 2026 include Leonardo Rivas (N/A), Rivaldo (N/A), João Ferreira (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Hevertton Ciriaco Santos play and who plays similarly?▼

Hevertton Ciriaco Santos plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Leonardo Rivas (Paraguay, N/A); Rivaldo (Portugal, N/A); João Ferreira (Portugal, €3.0M); Jan-Hendrik Marx (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.

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