AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to João Mendes
Players most similar to João Mendes (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Solid Defender in Liga Portugal. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to João Mendes by playing style are:
- Leonardo Rivas(98% match) — A Solid Defender in Liga Portugal. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Andreas Ntoi(98% match) — A Solid Defender in Liga Portugal. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Ghislain Konan(98% match) — A Solid Defender in Liga Portugal. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (3.0 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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Leonardo Rivas
AVS · Liga Portugal
Paraguay24y
Tkl/902.33
KP/901.12
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#2
A
Andreas Ntoi
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Greece23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.45
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#3
G
Ghislain Konan
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Ivory Coast30y
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.52
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
€4.0M
#4
J
Jefferson Encada
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Guinea-Bissau27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.99
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
T
Tiago Manso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.41
KP/900.52
97% match
N/A
#6
F
Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Portugal23yContract 2029
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.78
96% match
N/A
#7
J
João Aurélio
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Portugal37y
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.57
96% match
N/A
#8
B
Bebeto
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Brazil36yContract 2026
Tkl/903.47
KP/900.59
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#9
F
Franco Romero
Farense · Liga Portugal
Uruguay31y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.32
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#10
F
Francisco Edgar Chissumba Rodrigues
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Portugal20y
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.36
96% match
N/A
#11
B
Bastien Meupiyou
Alverca · Liga Portugal
France20y
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip95% match
€5.0M
#12
M
Martim Fernandes
Porto · Liga Portugal
Portugal20yContract 2028
Tkl/902.98
KP/900.72
95% match
€12.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to João Mendes?▼
The top alternatives to João Mendes based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Leonardo Rivas, Andreas Ntoi, Ghislain Konan, Jefferson Encada, Tiago Manso. 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 Mendes in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to João Mendes in 2026 include Leonardo Rivas (N/A), Andreas Ntoi (N/A), Ghislain Konan (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does João Mendes play and who plays similarly?▼
João Mendes plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Leonardo Rivas (Paraguay, N/A); Andreas Ntoi (Greece, N/A); Ghislain Konan (Ivory Coast, €4.0M); Jefferson Encada (Guinea-Bissau, 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.