AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jefferson Encada
Players most similar to Jefferson Encada (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jefferson Encada
- 1.Roger Hinojo100% DNA match·Espanyol
- 2.Andreas Ntoi100% DNA match·Rio Ave
- 3.Alagie Saine98% DNA match·Horsens
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 Solid Defender....”
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Solid Defender
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Jefferson Encada by playing style are:
- Roger Hinojo(100% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Andreas Ntoi(100% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Alagie Saine(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Roger Hinojo
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain21y
Tkl/902.09
KP/900.64
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Encada: 7y younger
100% match
N/A
#2
A
Andreas Ntoi
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Greece23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.51
KP/900.52
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Encada: 5y younger
100% match
N/A
#3
A
Alagie Saine
Horsens · Superliga
Gambia23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.94
KP/901.17
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Encada: 5y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
J
João Mendes
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.80
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#5
I
Ivan Mesik
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Slovakia24y
Tkl/901.54
KP/900.51
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#6
Y
Yhoan Andzouana
Konyaspor · Super Lig
DR Congo29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#7
B
Boy Kemper
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.56
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#8
J
J. Katongo
Kayserispor · Super Lig
England21y
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#9
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Leonardo Rivas
AVS · Liga Portugal
Paraguay24y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#10
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Victor Rosendahl Dedes
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark23y
Tkl/901.69
KP/901.19
Solid Defender
96% match
N/A
#11
E
Eric Voufack
Kolding IF · Superliga
Germany24y
Tkl/900.97
KP/901.29
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#12
D
Dean James
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.93
KP/901.44
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Jefferson Encada?▼
The top alternatives to Jefferson Encada based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Roger Hinojo, Andreas Ntoi, Alagie Saine, João Mendes, Ivan Mesik. 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 Jefferson Encada in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jefferson Encada in 2026 include Roger Hinojo (N/A), Andreas Ntoi (N/A), Alagie Saine (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jefferson Encada play and who plays similarly?▼
Jefferson Encada plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Roger Hinojo (Spain, N/A); Andreas Ntoi (Greece, N/A); Alagie Saine (Gambia, N/A); João Mendes (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.