Best Alternatives to João Pedro

Top 3 Alternatives to João Pedro

1. 1.João Cancelo85% DNA match·FC Barcelona€9.0M
2. 2.Matheus Reis85% DNA match·Sporting CP€4.0M
3. 3.Juan Cabal85% DNA match·Juventus€9.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Playing Style Analysis

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (59% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.5 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 456 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to João Pedro by playing style are:

• João Cancelo(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90).
• Matheus Reis(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90) and central to possession (79 touches/90).
• Juan Cabal(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90) and central to possession (81 touches/90). Note: this profile is based on 461 minutes of playing time this season.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →