AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to João Aurélio
Players most similar to João Aurélio (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to João Aurélio
- 1.Cherrion Valerius99% DNA match·NAC Breda
- 2.Precious Ugwu99% DNA match·FC Volendam
- 3.Deron Payne98% DNA match·FC Volendam
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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“A Defender....”
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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to João Aurélio by playing style are:
- Cherrion Valerius(99% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Precious Ugwu(99% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Deron Payne(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.4 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
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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Cherrion Valerius
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.70
vs Aurélio: 17y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Precious Ugwu
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.51
KP/900.35
vs Aurélio: 17y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Deron Payne
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/903.08
KP/900.29
vs Aurélio: 14y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Loïc Nego
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Hungary35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.97
KP/900.20
Small Sample
98% match
N/A
#5
L
Lucas Ahijado
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/904.42
KP/900.55
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#6
Y
Yousri Sbai
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.17
98% match
N/A
#7
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Francisco Edgar Chissumba Rodrigues
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Portugal20y
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.36
98% match
N/A
#8
T
Tiago Manso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.62
98% match
N/A
#9
T
Triston Rowe
Aston Villa · Premier League
England19y
Tkl/901.57
KP/900.60
97% match
N/A
#10
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Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
France23yContract 2027
Tkl/903.34
KP/900.53
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#11
J
Jacques Ekomié
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Gabon22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.76
KP/900.23
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#12
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Bebeto
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Brazil36yContract 2026
Tkl/903.36
KP/900.71
96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to João Aurélio?▼
The top alternatives to João Aurélio based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Cherrion Valerius, Precious Ugwu, Deron Payne, Loïc Nego, Lucas Ahijado. 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 João Aurélio in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to João Aurélio in 2026 include Cherrion Valerius (N/A), Precious Ugwu (N/A), Deron Payne (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does João Aurélio play and who plays similarly?▼
João Aurélio plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Cherrion Valerius (Netherlands, N/A); Precious Ugwu (Netherlands, N/A); Deron Payne (Netherlands, N/A); Loïc Nego (Hungary, 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.