What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on João Cruz?

Cruz makes more successful tackles than Thuram — 33% more. 28 ball recoveries in 18 games. €1M. You decide. Compared with Khéphren Thuram (€1.2M vs anchor). Standout: Shots (Top 1% among Serie A peers). Concern: Ball Recoveries (Bottom 15%).

How does João Cruz compare to Khéphren Thuram?

João Cruz tackles won vs Khéphren Thuram (14 tackles won in 18 games), but ball recoveries (28 ball recoveries in 18 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are João Cruz's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Shots (Top 1% among Serie A peers). Weakness: Ball Recoveries (Bottom 15%). Percentiles vs Serie A Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for João Cruz?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Khéphren Thuram. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: João Cruz

Central MidfieldBrazil20y€1.2MFull profile →

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

1.69KP/90

0.34G/90

0.17A/90

Based on 840 min · 2024 · Serie A · FULL

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Cruz makes more successful tackles than Thuram — 33% more.

vs Khéphren Thuram · Serie A · Same playing style · €1.2M

Cruz wins on

Tackles Won

1.52/90 · Top 17% · 14 tackles won in 18 games

Cruz loses on

Ball Recoveries

3.05/90 · Bottom 15% · 28 ball recoveries in 18 games

Based on 840 min (18 apps) vs anchor 1,756 min · 288 peers in Serie A MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Serie A · same-role pool

1.52/90

Top 17%

Cruz

Tackles Won

RT edge

1.14/90

60th pct

Thuram

3.05/90

Bottom 15%

Cruz

Ball Recoveries

gap

4.64/90

62th pct

Thuram

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vs Serie A Midfielders

Shots

3.55/90Top 1%

Ball Recoveries

3.05/90Bottom 15%

Big Chances

0.51/90Top 6%

Dribbled Past

1.02/90Bottom 24%

Goals

0.34/90Top 7%

Chances Missed

0.17/90Bottom 25%

Percentile rank among Serie A midfielders (n=440) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

João Victor Machado Cruz is a Creator. João Victor Machado Cruz is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.

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