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Benfica· 2023/2024 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ivan Lima

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Based on 424 min · 2023/2024 · Liga Portugal · 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 Ivan Lima

Marco Matias82% match
Farense · Liga Portugal
Derik Lacerda84% match
Cuiabá · Liga Portugal
Nigel Thomas83% match
ADO Den Haag · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

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Ivan Correia Posser Lima is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90). (Limited sample: 424 mins) The three closest DNA matches to Ivan Lima:

Marco Matias(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.00 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90).
Derik Lacerda(84% match) — Derik Gean Severino Lacerda is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate.
Nigel Thomas(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.47 big chances/90).

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Marco Matias

Farense · Liga Portugal

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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: Marco Matias, Derik Lacerda, Nigel Thomas, Julien Lopez, Manuel Torres. 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 Marco Matias (N/A), Derik Lacerda (N/A), Nigel Thomas (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 Marco Matias (Portugal, N/A); Derik Lacerda (Brazil, N/A); Nigel Thomas (Curaçao, N/A); Julien Lopez (Algeria, 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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