AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ivan Lima
Players most similar to Ivan Lima (Attacker, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
I
Ivan Cavaleiro
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Angola32y
G/900.21
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
85% match
€11.8M
#2
D
Dani van der Moot
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
G/900.22
A/900.22
Small Sample
85% match
N/A
#3
M
Manuel Torres
St Josephs FC · Bundesliga
Spain35y
G/900.00
A/900.24
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#4
K
Kessya Bussy
Wolfsburg W · Bundesliga
France24y
G/900.00
A/900.29
84% match
N/A
#5
E
Enzo Stroo
Lisse · Eredivisie
Netherlands31y
G/900.00
A/900.22
Small Sample
83% match
N/A
#6
A
André Becker
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
83% match
N/A
#7
N
Nikola Gjorgjev
Farense · Liga Portugal
Switzerland28y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
83% match
N/A
#8
J
Jessy Hendrikx
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
G/900.00
A/900.26
Small Sample
83% match
N/A
#9
W
Welinton Torrão
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
G/900.12
A/900.16
82% match
N/A
#10
L
Lucas Jensen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark31y
G/900.00
A/900.42
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#11
K
Koen Kostons
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2029
G/900.43
A/900.23
Complete ForwardProlific
82% match
N/A
#12
M
Merveille Kanjinga
Paris SG W · Ligue 1
DR Congo23y
G/900.25
A/900.00
High Volume Shooter
82% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Ivan Lima?▼
The top alternatives to Ivan Lima based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ivan Cavaleiro, Dani van der Moot, Manuel Torres, Kessya Bussy, Enzo Stroo. 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 Ivan Lima in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ivan Lima in 2026 include Ivan Cavaleiro (€11.8M), Dani van der Moot (N/A), Manuel Torres (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ivan Lima play and who plays similarly?▼
Ivan Lima plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ivan Cavaleiro (Angola, €11.8M); Dani van der Moot (Netherlands, N/A); Manuel Torres (Spain, N/A); Kessya Bussy (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.