AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to João Costa
Players most similar to João Costa (Attacker, €800K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to João Costa
- 1.Luis Fernando98% DNA match·Santa Clara
- 2.Ali Houary98% DNA match·Elche
- 3.Mika Tom Wallentowitz97% DNA match·Schalke 04
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 Forward....”
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A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). The three most similar players to João Costa by playing style are:
- Luis Fernando(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 513 minutes of playing time this season.
- Ali Houary(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 643 minutes of playing time this season.
- Mika Tom Wallentowitz(97% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90). However, he prone to committing fouls (2.6/90).
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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Luis Fernando
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil21y
G/900.17
A/900.34
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#2
A
Ali Houary
Elche · La Liga
Morocco20y
G/900.00
A/900.14
Small Sample
98% match
N/A
#3
M
Mika Tom Wallentowitz
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany18yContract 2030
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
vs Costa: 3y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
J
Jagvir Singh Sidhu
FC Helsingør · Superliga
Denmark25y
G/900.00
A/900.20
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
D
Dylan Mbayo
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Belgium24yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.17
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#6
B
Bilal Ould-Chikh
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
G/900.00
A/900.11
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#7
J
Joshua Zimmerman
Livingston · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
G/900.00
A/900.15
97% match
N/A
#8
A
Aeron Zinga
Quevilly Rouen · Ligue 1
France25y
G/900.18
A/900.18
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#9
J
Jaden Slory
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
G/900.00
A/900.14
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#10
M
M. Salah
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark20y
G/900.00
A/900.16
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#11
K
Kieran Morrison
Liverpool · Premier League
England19y
G/900.00
A/900.67
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#12
T
T. Özdemir
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
19y
G/900.22
A/900.44
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to João Costa?▼
The top alternatives to João Costa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luis Fernando, Ali Houary, Mika Tom Wallentowitz, Jagvir Singh Sidhu, Dylan Mbayo. 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 Costa in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to João Costa in 2026 include Luis Fernando (N/A), Ali Houary (N/A), Mika Tom Wallentowitz (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 Costa play and who plays similarly?▼
João Costa plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luis Fernando (Brazil, N/A); Ali Houary (Morocco, N/A); Mika Tom Wallentowitz (Germany, N/A); Jagvir Singh Sidhu (Denmark, 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.