AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jair Cunha
Players most similar to Jair Cunha (Defender, €12.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jair Cunha
- 1.Matheus Nunes89% DNA match·Manchester City€45.0M
- 2.Morato87% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€14.0M
- 3.Kenny Tete86% DNA match·Fulham€11.0M
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 Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (72% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.0/90). The three most similar players to Jair Cunha by playing style are:
- Matheus Nunes(89% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (68 passes/90), central to possession (91 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Morato(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.8/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Kenny Tete(86% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Transfer Intelligence
Matheus Nunes delivers 89% of the same playing style, at a 275% premium over Jair Cunha , with 1.89 tackles won per 90 at age 27.
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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Matheus Nunes
Manchester City · Premier League
Portugal27yContract 2028
Tkl/901.89
KP/900.93
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Cunha : €33M more expensive · 6y older
89% match
€45.0M
#2
M
Morato
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil24yContract 2029
Tkl/902.08
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Cunha : 3y older
87% match
€14.0M
#3
K
Kenny Tete
Fulham · Premier League
Netherlands30yContract 2028
Tkl/903.26
KP/900.55
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stablevs Cunha : 9y older
86% match
€11.0M
#4
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Álex Jiménez
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Spain21yContract 2026
Tkl/902.71
KP/900.58
86% match
€18.0M
#5
J
Jorge Cuenca
Fulham · Premier League
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
€8.0M
#6
M
Marc Cucurella
Chelsea · Premier League
Spain27yContract 2028
Tkl/901.81
KP/901.39
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€50.0M
#7
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Yerson Mosquera
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Colombia25yContract 2030
Tkl/902.62
KP/900.51
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€10.0M
#8
M
Murillo
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€12.0M
#9
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Rayan Aït-Nouri
Manchester City · Premier League
Algeria24yContract 2030
Tkl/903.20
KP/901.03
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€40.0M
#10
M
Matty Cash
Aston Villa · Premier League
Poland28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.94
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€22.0M
#11
K
Kevin Danso
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Austria27yContract 2030
Tkl/901.84
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€22.0M
#12
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Ibrahima Konaté
Liverpool · Premier League
France26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€50.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Jair Cunha .
Ask AI about Jair Cunha →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Jair Cunha ?▼
The top alternatives to Jair Cunha based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matheus Nunes, Morato, Kenny Tete, Álex Jiménez, Jorge Cuenca. 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 Jair Cunha in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jair Cunha in 2026 include Matheus Nunes (€45.0M), Morato (€14.0M), Kenny Tete (€11.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jair Cunha play and who plays similarly?▼
Jair Cunha plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matheus Nunes (Portugal, €45.0M); Morato (Brazil, €14.0M); Kenny Tete (Netherlands, €11.0M); Álex Jiménez (Spain, €18.0M).
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.