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Atlético San Luis· 2025/2026 · Liga MX · FULL

Best Alternatives to João Pedro

Centre ForwardItaly34y€4.7MFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlific

0.77G/90

0.03A/90

Based on 2,040 min · 2025/2026 · Liga MX · FULL

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 Pedro

Yassir Zabiri82% match
Rennes · Ligue 1 · €4.0M
Pablo Durán82% match
Celta de Vigo · La Liga · €4.0M
João Pedro87% match
Chelsea · Premier League · €65.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

Pedro is a predatory goalscorer thriving in a mid-table Liga MX side despite offering little else. His 0.80 goals per 90 puts him in the league's top 5%, a testament to his clinical finishing. He also wins a decent number of aerial duels (top 20%), suggesting a target man presence. The three closest DNA matches to João Pedro:

Yassir Zabiri(82% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.55 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Pablo Durán(82% match) — A Forward.
João Pedro(87% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.51 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Yassir Zabiri

Rennes · Ligue 1

Morocco21yContract 2029

G/900.55

A/900.00

PoacherProlificOut of form ↓

vs Pedro: 13y younger · -0.23 G/90

82% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to João Pedro?▼

The top alternatives to João Pedro based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Yassir Zabiri, Pablo Durán, João Pedro, Borja Iglesias, Roberto Fernández. 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 Pedro in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to João Pedro in 2026 include Yassir Zabiri (€4.0M), Pablo Durán (€4.0M), João Pedro (€65.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

João Pedro plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Yassir Zabiri (Morocco, €4.0M); Pablo Durán (Spain, €4.0M); João Pedro (Brazil, €65.0M); Borja Iglesias (Spain, €3.0M).

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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