AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to João Lucas
Players most similar to João Lucas (Defender, €2.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to João Lucas
- 1.Manu Hernando86% DNA match·Racing Santander
- 2.Steffen Nkansah86% DNA match·Homburg
- 3.Nacho Martínez85% DNA match·FC Cartagena
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Tackles WonTop 3%
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“João Lucas de Almeida Carvalho is a Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-BackAerialSmall Sample
João Lucas de Almeida Carvalho is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90) and wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90). The three most similar players to João Lucas by playing style are:
- Manu Hernando(86% match) — José Manuel Hernando Riol is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
- Steffen Nkansah(86% match) — Steffen Nkansah is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90) and reads the game exceptionally (2.5 interceptions/90). (Limited sample: 393 mins)
- Nacho Martínez(85% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (2.7 interceptions/90). Note: this profile is based on 702 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Manu Hernando
Racing Santander · Liga Portugal
Spain27y
Tkl/900.23
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
N/A
#2
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Steffen Nkansah
Homburg · Bundesliga
Germany30y
Tkl/902.06
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
vs Lucas: 2y older
86% match
N/A
#3
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Nacho Martínez
FC Cartagena · La Liga
Spain37y
Tkl/902.31
KP/900.64
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
vs Lucas: 9y older
85% match
N/A
#4
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Neville Ogidi Nwankwo
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
Tkl/901.76
KP/900.30
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
N/A
#5
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Adrián Pica
Mirandés · La Liga
Spain24y
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
85% match
N/A
#6
M
Mertcan Ayhan
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Turkey19yContract 2028
Tkl/902.18
KP/900.10
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#7
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Luka Hujber
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Croatia26y
Tkl/903.42
KP/900.77
Reading DefenderAerial
86% match
N/A
#8
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Sylian Mokono
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands27y
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
85% match
N/A
#9
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Burak Öksüz
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey30y
Tkl/900.76
KP/900.22
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
N/A
#10
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Hevertton Ciriaco Santos
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Brazil25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.97
KP/900.74
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#11
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Abdoulaye Bamba
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast36yContract 2026
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderAerial
84% match
N/A
#12
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Jasper Dahlhaus
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
Tkl/902.04
KP/900.62
Reading Defender
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
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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: Manu Hernando, Steffen Nkansah, Nacho Martínez, Neville Ogidi Nwankwo, Adrián Pica. 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 Manu Hernando (N/A), Steffen Nkansah (N/A), Nacho Martínez (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 Lucas play and who plays similarly?▼
João Lucas plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Manu Hernando (Spain, N/A); Steffen Nkansah (Germany, N/A); Nacho Martínez (Spain, N/A); Neville Ogidi Nwankwo (Netherlands, 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.