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Best Alternatives to Juan Jesus

Players most similar to Juan Jesus (Defender, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Juan Jesus

  1. 1.Carlos Augusto86% DNA match·Inter€26.0M
  2. 2.Tiago Gabriel85% DNA match·Lecce€15.0M
  3. 3.Marco Palestra84% DNA match·Cagliari€25.0M

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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A Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (75 passes/90), central to possession (85 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.2/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 898 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Juan Jesus by playing style are:

  • Carlos Augusto(86% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), central to possession (77 touches/90), dominant in the air (4.0 aerials won/90, 76%) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 653 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Tiago Gabriel(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.3 aerials won/90, 61%).
  • Marco Palestra(84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Carlos Augusto delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 1633% premium over Juan Jesus, with 2.48 tackles won per 90 at age 27.

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

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Juan Jesus
DefenderBrazil€1.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Carlos Augusto
Inter · Serie A
Brazil27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.48
KP/900.83
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Jesus: €25M more expensive · 7y younger
86% match
€26.0M
#2
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Tiago Gabriel
Lecce · Serie A
Portugal21yContract 2027
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Jesus: €14M more expensive · 13y younger
85% match
€15.0M
#3
M
Marco Palestra
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
vs Jesus: €24M more expensive · 13y younger
84% match
€25.0M
#4
J
Juan Miranda
Bologna · Serie A
Spain26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.77
KP/902.18
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€15.0M
#5
G
Gianluca Mancini
Roma · Serie A
Italy30yContract 2027
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.78
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€15.0M
#6
G
Gaspar
Lecce · Serie A
Angola28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€3.5M
#7
Y
Yerry Mina
Cagliari · Serie A
Colombia31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€3.0M
#8
P
Pierre Kalulu
Juventus · Serie A
France25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.17
KP/901.25
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€32.0M
#9
A
Aarón Martín
Genoa · Serie A
Spain29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.84
KP/902.80
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€7.0M
#10
N
Nicolò Bertola
Udinese · Serie A
Italy23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.78
KP/900.49
Solid DefenderAerial
84% match
€6.0M
#11
L
Luca Pellegrini
Lazio · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.91
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
84% match
€3.5M
#12
G
Gabriele Zappa
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2030
Tkl/901.79
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
84% match
€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Juan Jesus?
The top alternatives to Juan Jesus based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Carlos Augusto, Tiago Gabriel, Marco Palestra, Juan Miranda, Gianluca Mancini. 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 Juan Jesus in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Juan Jesus in 2026 include Carlos Augusto (€26.0M), Tiago Gabriel (€15.0M), Marco Palestra (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Juan Jesus play and who plays similarly?
Juan Jesus plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Carlos Augusto (Brazil, €26.0M); Tiago Gabriel (Portugal, €15.0M); Marco Palestra (Italy, €25.0M); Juan Miranda (Spain, €15.0M).
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.