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Sporting Braga· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to João Marques

Left WingPortugal24y€3.5MFull profile →

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0.15G/90

0.15A/90

Based on 585 min · 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · 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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Jorge Meireles98% match
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Landerson96% match
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Moudjatovic96% match
Tondela · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.1/90). Note: this profile is based on 585 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to João Marques:

Jorge Meireles(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.8/90).
Landerson(96% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and draws fouls effectively (3.0/90).
Moudjatovic(96% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.4/90).

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Jorge Meireles

Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal

Portugal22yContract 2028

G/900.00

A/900.23

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vs Marques: 2y younger · -0.15 G/90

98% match

N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to João Marques?▼

The top alternatives to João Marques based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jorge Meireles, Landerson, Moudjatovic, Noah Jose Saviolo, Raúl Moro. 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 Marques in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to João Marques in 2026 include Jorge Meireles (N/A), Landerson (N/A), Moudjatovic (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 Marques play and who plays similarly?▼

João Marques plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jorge Meireles (Portugal, N/A); Landerson (Brazil, N/A); Moudjatovic (France, N/A); Noah Jose Saviolo (Belgium, 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.

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