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Nacional· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to João Aurélio

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2.71Tkl/90

0.54KP/90

Based on 1,331 min · 2025/2026 · 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 João Aurélio

Tiago Manso98% match
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi97% match
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Bebeto96% match
Tondela · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to João Aurélio:

Tiago Manso(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Bebeto(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.4 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Tiago Manso

Tondela · Liga Portugal

Portugal26yContract 2026

Tkl/902.40

KP/900.59

Steady form

vs Aurélio: 11y younger

98% 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: Tiago Manso, Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi, Bebeto, 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 Tiago Manso (N/A), Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi (N/A), Bebeto (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 Tiago Manso (Portugal, N/A); Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi (France, N/A); Bebeto (Brazil, 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.

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