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Best Alternatives to Diogo Dalot

Players most similar to Diogo Dalot (Defender, €30.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Diogo Dalot

  1. 1.Aaron Wan-Bissaka86% DNA match·West Ham United€22.0M
  2. 2.Victor Lindelöf85% DNA match·Aston Villa€6.0M
  3. 3.Pedro Porro 84% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€40.0M

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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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Diogo Dalot by playing style are:

  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka(86% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Victor Lindelöf(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (71% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 825 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Pedro Porro (84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (9.7/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Transfer Intelligence

Aaron Wan-Bissaka delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 27% lower cost (€22.0M vs €30.0M), with 1.38 tackles won per 90 at age 28.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Diogo Dalot
DefenderPortugal€30.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka
West Ham United · Premier League
England28yContract 2031
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable
vs Dalot: €8M cheaper
86% match
€22.0M
#2
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Victor Lindelöf
Aston Villa · Premier League
Sweden31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.66
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Dalot: €24M cheaper · 4y older
85% match
€6.0M
#3
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Pedro Porro 
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.40
KP/901.68
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Dalot: €10M more expensive
84% match
€40.0M
#4
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Leny Yoro
Manchester United · Premier League
France20yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€55.0M
#5
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Luke Shaw
Manchester United · Premier League
England30yContract 2027
Tkl/902.15
KP/900.47
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€10.0M
#6
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Reece James
Chelsea · Premier League
England26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.25
KP/901.26
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€60.0M
#7
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Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Wales25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.71
KP/901.07
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€25.0M
#8
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Conor Bradley
Liverpool · Premier League
Northern Ireland22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.39
Active Full-Back
84% match
€30.0M
#9
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J. Timber
Arsenal · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€70.0M
#10
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Tyrick Mitchell
Crystal Palace · Premier League
England26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.67
KP/900.86
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€25.0M
#11
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Rúben Dias 
Manchester City · Premier League
Portugal28yContract 2027
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€60.0M
#12
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Noussair Mazraoui
Manchester United · Premier League
Morocco28yContract 2028
Tkl/902.87
KP/900.59
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€20.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Diogo Dalot?
The top alternatives to Diogo Dalot based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelöf, Pedro Porro , Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw. 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 Diogo Dalot in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Diogo Dalot in 2026 include Aaron Wan-Bissaka (€22.0M), Victor Lindelöf (€6.0M), Pedro Porro  (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Diogo Dalot play and who plays similarly?
Diogo Dalot plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Aaron Wan-Bissaka (England, €22.0M); Victor Lindelöf (Sweden, €6.0M); Pedro Porro  (Spain, €40.0M); Leny Yoro (France, €55.0M).
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.