AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to João Lucas
Players most similar to João Lucas (Defender, €35K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to João Lucas
- 1.Lucas Beraldo89% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain€20.0M
- 2.João Ferreira88% DNA match·Saint-Étienne€3.0M
- 3.A. Andersson87% DNA match·Aalborg BK
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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“João Lucas Cardoso is a Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
João Lucas Cardoso is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90). The three most similar players to João Lucas by playing style are:
- Lucas Beraldo(89% match) — Lucas Lopes Beraldo is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (94 passes/90) and central to possession (105 touches/90).
- João Ferreira(88% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), central to possession (80 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.8/90).
- A. Andersson(87% match) — Adam Andersson is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
Transfer Intelligence
Lucas Beraldo delivers 89% of the same playing style, at a 57043% premium over João Lucas, with 1.49 tackles won per 90 at age 22.
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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Lucas Beraldo
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Lucas: €20M more expensive · 12y younger
89% match
€20.0M
#2
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João Ferreira
Saint-Étienne · Liga Portugal
Portugal25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.91
KP/900.76
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Lucas: 9y younger
88% match
€3.0M
#3
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A. Andersson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Sweden29y
Tkl/902.13
KP/901.29
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Lucas: 5y younger
87% match
N/A
#4
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Marquinhos
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable87% match
€30.0M
#5
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Lucas Olaza
Krasnodar · La Liga
Uruguay31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.74
KP/901.64
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip87% match
€4.0M
#6
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Marlon
Shakhtar Donetsk · Serie A
Brazil30yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€3.0M
#7
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Arthur Chaves
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Brazil25yContract 2026
Tkl/903.96
KP/900.72
Ball-Playing CBAerial
86% match
€5.0M
#8
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Ulisses
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
N/A
#9
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Mats Köhlert
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Germany28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.29
KP/901.79
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#10
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Josip Calusic
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Croatia32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.31
Reading DefenderAerial Defender
86% match
N/A
#11
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A. Oggesen
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.38
KP/901.55
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#12
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António Silva
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Portugal22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.53
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€28.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to João Lucas?▼
The top alternatives to João Lucas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lucas Beraldo, João Ferreira, A. Andersson, Marquinhos, Lucas Olaza. 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 João Lucas in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to João Lucas in 2026 include Lucas Beraldo (€20.0M), João Ferreira (€3.0M), A. Andersson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does João Lucas play and who plays similarly?▼
João Lucas plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lucas Beraldo (Brazil, €20.0M); João Ferreira (Portugal, €3.0M); A. Andersson (Sweden, N/A); Marquinhos (Brazil, €30.0M).
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.