AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Juan Portilla
Players most similar to Juan Portilla (Midfielder, €3.3M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Juan Portilla
- 1.R. Vinderslev98% DNA match·Sønderjyske Fodbold
- 2.Travis Hernes98% DNA match·FC Groningen
- 3.Mithat Pala97% DNA match·Rizespor
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 Balanced Midfielder....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 645 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Juan Portilla by playing style are:
- R. Vinderslev(98% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Travis Hernes(98% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 771 minutes of playing time this season.
- Mithat Pala(97% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (64 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
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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R. Vinderslev
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
KP/900.37
G/900.19
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#2
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Travis Hernes
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Norway20y
KP/901.11
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Portilla: 7y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Mithat Pala
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2026
KP/900.78
G/900.10
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Portilla: 2y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
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M. Jakobsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark23y
KP/900.17
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#5
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Jonatan Holm Lindekilde
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark20y
KP/900.48
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#6
N
Nabil Touaizi
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Morocco25y
KP/900.96
G/900.03
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#7
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Merijn van de Wiel
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
KP/900.20
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#8
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Nile John
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
England23y
KP/900.64
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#9
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Kolja Oudenne
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Sweden24yContract 2026
KP/901.26
G/900.14
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#10
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Robert Wagner
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany22y
KP/900.68
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
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Davy van den Berg
Luton Town · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2026
KP/900.87
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#12
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Philipp Müller
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany22y
KP/900.96
G/900.19
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Juan Portilla?▼
The top alternatives to Juan Portilla based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: R. Vinderslev, Travis Hernes, Mithat Pala, M. Jakobsen, Jonatan Holm Lindekilde. 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 Portilla in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Juan Portilla in 2026 include R. Vinderslev (N/A), Travis Hernes (N/A), Mithat Pala (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Juan Portilla play and who plays similarly?▼
Juan Portilla plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include R. Vinderslev (Denmark, N/A); Travis Hernes (Norway, N/A); Mithat Pala (Turkey, N/A); M. Jakobsen (Denmark, 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.