AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to João Victor
Players most similar to João Victor (Defender, €4.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to João Victor
- 1.Arseniy Batagov83% DNA match·Trabzonspor€11.0M
- 2.Pedro Lima83% DNA match·Wolverhampton Wanderers€4.0M
- 3.Gonçalo Inácio82% DNA match·Sporting CP€45.0M
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 Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 604 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to João Victor by playing style are:
- Arseniy Batagov(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), switches play with precision (8.8 long balls/90, 63% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Pedro Lima(83% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 632 minutes of playing time this season.
- Gonçalo Inácio(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (88 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (12.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (99 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (9.0/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Arseniy Batagov delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 144% premium over João Victor, with 1.82 tackles won per 90 at age 24.
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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Arseniy Batagov
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Ukraine24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Victor: €7M more expensive · 3y younger
83% match
€11.0M
#2
P
Pedro Lima
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Brazil19yContract 2029
Tkl/902.49
KP/901.07
Small Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Victor: 8y younger
83% match
€4.0M
#3
G
Gonçalo Inácio
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal24yContract 2030
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.71
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Victor: €41M more expensive · 3y younger
82% match
€45.0M
#4
C
Clément Akpa
Auxerre · Ligue 1
France24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€8.0M
#5
T
Tiago Djaló
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€7.0M
#6
M
Martin Vitík
Bologna · Serie A
Czech Republic23yContract 2029
Tkl/902.06
KP/900.55
Aerial Defender
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€10.0M
#7
D
Dani Vivian
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2032
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€25.0M
#8
D
Diogo Leite
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Portugal27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
83% match
€12.0M
#9
B
Bright Arrey-Mbi
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Germany23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.72
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€7.0M
#10
T
Tiago Gabriel
Lecce · Serie A
Portugal21yContract 2027
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€15.0M
#11
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Abdülkerim Bardakcı
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Turkey31yContract 2027
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.56
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€6.5M
#12
D
Diego Carlos
Como · Serie A
Brazil33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.47
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€8.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to João Victor?▼
The top alternatives to João Victor based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Arseniy Batagov, Pedro Lima, Gonçalo Inácio, Clément Akpa, Tiago Djaló. 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 Victor in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to João Victor in 2026 include Arseniy Batagov (€11.0M), Pedro Lima (€4.0M), Gonçalo Inácio (€45.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does João Victor play and who plays similarly?▼
João Victor plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Arseniy Batagov (Ukraine, €11.0M); Pedro Lima (Brazil, €4.0M); Gonçalo Inácio (Portugal, €45.0M); Clément Akpa (France, €8.0M).
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.