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Nacional· 2018/2019 · Liga Portugal · FULL

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Creator

1.42KP/90

0.00G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 1,523 min · 2018/2019 · Liga Portugal · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Liga Portugal & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Jota

Pedro Lima Barros96% match
AVS · Liga Portugal · €4.0M
Alan de Souza Guimarães97% match
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Morten Bjørlo97% match
Konyaspor · Super Lig

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Playing Style Analysis

Creator

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Jota:

Pedro Lima Barros(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Alan de Souza Guimarães(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (53 touches/90).
Morten Bjørlo(97% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Pedro Lima Barros

AVS · Liga Portugal

Brazil23yContract 2028

vs Jota: 10y younger

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jota?▼

The top alternatives to Jota based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pedro Lima Barros, Alan de Souza Guimarães, Morten Bjørlo, Ensar Kemaloğlu, Sven Simons. 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 Jota in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jota in 2026 include Pedro Lima Barros (€4.0M), Alan de Souza Guimarães (N/A), Morten Bjørlo (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jota play and who plays similarly?▼

Jota plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pedro Lima Barros (Brazil, €4.0M); Alan de Souza Guimarães (Brazil, N/A); Morten Bjørlo (Norway, N/A); Ensar Kemaloğlu (Turkey, 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.

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