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Riga· 2025/2026 · Europa Conference League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Joao Grimaldo

AttackerPeru23y€1.3MFull profile →

Dynamic ForwardDribblerSmall Sample

0.20G/90

0.39A/90

Based on 461 min · 2025/2026 · Europa Conference League · PARTIAL

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

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Top 3 alternatives to Joao Grimaldo

Amario Cozier-Duberry85% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Moussa Guel85% match
Bourg-en-Bresse · Ligue 1

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Playing Style Analysis

Dynamic ForwardDribblerSmall Sample

A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.39 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.7/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 461 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Joao Grimaldo:

Amario Cozier-Duberry(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90).
Moussa Guel(85% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.6/90).
Isaiah Young(85% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (3.4/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Amario Cozier-Duberry

Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League

England21yContract 2026

G/900.27

A/900.37

Inside ForwardDribblerSteady form

vs Grimaldo: 2y younger · +0.07 G/90

85% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Joao Grimaldo?▼

The top alternatives to Joao Grimaldo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Amario Cozier-Duberry, Moussa Guel, Isaiah Young, Yosuke Furukawa, Suso. 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 Joao Grimaldo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Joao Grimaldo in 2026 include Amario Cozier-Duberry (N/A), Moussa Guel (N/A), Isaiah Young (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Joao Grimaldo play and who plays similarly?▼

Joao Grimaldo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Amario Cozier-Duberry (England, N/A); Moussa Guel (Ivory Coast, N/A); Isaiah Young (United States, N/A); Yosuke Furukawa (Japan, 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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