AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to João Mendes
Players most similar to João Mendes (Midfielder, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to João Mendes
- 1.Daniel Johnson99% DNA match·Fatih Karagümrük
- 2.Raphael Obermair99% DNA match·Paderborn
- 3.Sami Ouaissa98% DNA match·NEC Nijmegen
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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“A Creator....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
CreatorCreative
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.61 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league. The three most similar players to João Mendes by playing style are:
- Daniel Johnson(99% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Raphael Obermair(99% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
- Sami Ouaissa(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), heavily involved in play (50 touches/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/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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Daniel Johnson
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Jamaica33y
KP/901.78
G/900.09
CreatorCreative
vs Mendes: 2y older
99% match
N/A
#2
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Raphael Obermair
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany30y
KP/902.36
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#3
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Sami Ouaissa
NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
KP/901.83
G/900.21
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Mendes: 10y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Luís André Leite Esteves
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Portugal28yContract 2028
KP/901.91
G/900.13
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
M
M. Jensen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark38y
KP/901.76
G/900.44
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#6
S
S. Colyn
Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga
Canada24y
KP/901.03
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#7
E
Emilio Simonsen
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark26y
KP/901.58
G/900.14
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#8
L
Luca Marseiler
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Germany29y
KP/902.33
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#9
J
Jakob Breum
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Denmark22yContract 2027
KP/902.44
G/900.28
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#10
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David van der Werff
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
KP/901.98
G/900.09
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#11
M
Maurice Neubauer
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2028
KP/901.58
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#12
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Lander Astiazaran
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain20y
KP/901.29
G/900.20
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to João Mendes?▼
The top alternatives to João Mendes based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Daniel Johnson, Raphael Obermair, Sami Ouaissa, Luís André Leite Esteves, M. Jensen. 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 Mendes in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to João Mendes in 2026 include Daniel Johnson (N/A), Raphael Obermair (N/A), Sami Ouaissa (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 Mendes play and who plays similarly?▼
João Mendes plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Daniel Johnson (Jamaica, N/A); Raphael Obermair (Germany, N/A); Sami Ouaissa (Netherlands, N/A); Luís André Leite Esteves (Portugal, 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.