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Best Alternatives to João Pedro

Players most similar to João Pedro (Defender, €2.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

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.

Transfer Intelligence

João Cancelo delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 350% premium over João Pedro, with 2.35 tackles won per 90 at age 31.

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

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João Pedro
DefenderBrazil€2.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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João Cancelo
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Portugal31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.35
KP/900.59
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Pedro: €7M more expensive · 2y older
85% match
€9.0M
#2
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Matheus Reis
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Brazil31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.20
KP/901.22
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Pedro: 2y older
85% match
€4.0M
#3
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Juan Cabal
Juventus · Serie A
Colombia25yContract 2029
Tkl/903.13
KP/900.69
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
vs Pedro: €7M more expensive · 4y younger
85% match
€9.0M
#4
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Vanderson
Brazil · Ligue 1
Brazil24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.90
KP/900.61
Active Full-Back
84% match
€20.0M
#5
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Siebe Horemans
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Belgium27y
Tkl/901.95
KP/901.00
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
N/A
#6
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Rico Lewis
Manchester City · Premier League
England21yContract 2028
Tkl/901.73
KP/901.73
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
83% match
N/A
#7
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Yannick Leliendal
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/902.71
KP/900.88
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
N/A
#8
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Gonçalo Costa
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.09
KP/901.22
Physical StopperSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
N/A
#9
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Nikolaos Athanasiou
OFI · Liga Portugal
Greece25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.64
KP/901.16
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
N/A
#10
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Konrad Faber
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.47
KP/901.15
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
N/A
#11
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Mika Haas
Kaiserslautern · Bundesliga
Germany20yContract 2026
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.67
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
N/A
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Marvin Peersman
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Belgium35y
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to João Pedro?
The top alternatives to João Pedro based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: João Cancelo, Matheus Reis, Juan Cabal, Vanderson, Siebe Horemans. 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 Pedro in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to João Pedro in 2026 include João Cancelo (€9.0M), Matheus Reis (€4.0M), Juan Cabal (€9.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does João Pedro play and who plays similarly?
João Pedro plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include João Cancelo (Portugal, €9.0M); Matheus Reis (Brazil, €4.0M); Juan Cabal (Colombia, €9.0M); Vanderson (Brazil, €20.0M).
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.