AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to João Goulart
Players most similar to João Goulart (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Physical Stopper in Liga Portugal. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90). The three most similar players to João Goulart by playing style are:
- Léo Santos(100% match) — A Physical Stopper in Liga Portugal. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.5/90).
- Marvin Adolphe Fabrice Elimbi Gilbert(100% match) — A Physical Stopper in Liga Portugal. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.4/90).
- Issiar Dramé(98% match) — A Physical Stopper in Liga Portugal. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.2 clearances/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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Léo Santos
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Brazil27y
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.39
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot100% match
N/A
#2
M
Marvin Adolphe Fabrice Elimbi Gilbert
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
France23yContract 2028
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.26
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot100% match
N/A
#3
I
Issiar Dramé
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Mali27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.12
Physical StopperAerial
98% match
N/A
#4
C
Cristian David Castro Devenish
AVS · Liga Portugal
Colombia25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.89
KP/900.28
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
A
Antonio Espigares Morillas
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Spain21yContract 2027
Tkl/900.70
KP/900.14
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#6
R
Rúben Semedo
AVS · Liga Portugal
Portugal31y
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.58
Physical StopperAerial
98% match
€3.5M
#7
D
David Sousa
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Brazil24y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.17
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#8
K
Kaly
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Angola22y
Tkl/901.19
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#9
Z
Ze Vitor
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Brazil25y
Tkl/901.89
KP/900.40
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#10
O
Otavio Manoel Galdino Fernandes
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Brazil20y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.42
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#11
L
Lucas Soares
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil27yContract 2027
Tkl/902.11
KP/900.72
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
#12
M
Miguel Nóbrega
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal25yContract 2028
Tkl/900.69
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
95% match
N/A
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to João Goulart.
Ask AI about João Goulart →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to João Goulart?▼
The top alternatives to João Goulart based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Léo Santos, Marvin Adolphe Fabrice Elimbi Gilbert, Issiar Dramé, Cristian David Castro Devenish, Antonio Espigares Morillas. 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 Goulart in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to João Goulart in 2026 include Léo Santos (N/A), Marvin Adolphe Fabrice Elimbi Gilbert (N/A), Issiar Dramé (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 Goulart play and who plays similarly?▼
João Goulart plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Léo Santos (Brazil, N/A); Marvin Adolphe Fabrice Elimbi Gilbert (France, N/A); Issiar Dramé (Mali, N/A); Cristian David Castro Devenish (Colombia, 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.