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Remo· 2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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3.17Tkl/90

0.56KP/90

Based on 483 min · 2026 · Serie A · 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 Lucas

Ángel Ortiz99% match
Real Betis · La Liga · €4.0M
Wesley80% match
Roma · Serie A · €35.0M
Denzel Dumfries80% match
Inter · Serie A · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 483 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to João Lucas:

Ángel Ortiz(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.9 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Wesley(80% match) — Wesley is the rare defender in Serie A who looks more dangerous going forward than most midfielders, yet earns his place through relentless ball-winning. His 0.17 goals per 90 ranks in the top 10% among defenders in the league—a number that belongs on a striker's report, not a backline profile.
Denzel Dumfries(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Ángel Ortiz

Real Betis · La Liga

Spain21yContract 2029

Tkl/904.16

KP/900.93

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

vs Lucas: 7y younger

99% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to João Lucas?▼

The top alternatives to João Lucas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ángel Ortiz, Wesley, Denzel Dumfries, Marco Palestra, Dodô. 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 Lucas in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to João Lucas in 2026 include Ángel Ortiz (€4.0M), Wesley (€35.0M), Denzel Dumfries (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does João Lucas play and who plays similarly?▼

João Lucas plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ángel Ortiz (Spain, €4.0M); Wesley (Brazil, €35.0M); Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, €25.0M); Marco Palestra (Italy, €25.0M).

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.

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