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CSKA Moskva· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to João Victor

DefenderBrazil27y€4.5MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

0.00Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 604 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · 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 João Victor

Pedro Lima83% match
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League · €4.0M
Martin Vitík83% match
Bologna · Serie A · €10.0M
Diego Carlos83% match
Como · Serie A · €8.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

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 closest DNA matches to João Victor:

Pedro Lima(83% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success).
Martin Vitík(83% match) — Vitík has quietly built a case as one of Serie A's more composed defensive presences this season—a centre-back who wins his battles on the ground before they become aerial problems. His duel win rate sits in the top 20% of the league, which tells you something important: this isn't a defender who scrambles, he positions himself to make duels winnable.
Diego Carlos(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90) and central to possession (73 touches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Pedro Lima

Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League

Brazil19yContract 2029

Tkl/902.71

KP/901.01

Small SampleSteady form

vs Victor: 8y younger

83% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to João Victor?▼

The top alternatives to João Victor based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pedro Lima, Martin Vitík, Diego Carlos, Clément Akpa, Diogo Leite. 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 Pedro Lima (€4.0M), Martin Vitík (€10.0M), Diego Carlos (€8.5M). 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 Pedro Lima (Brazil, €4.0M); Martin Vitík (Czech Republic, €10.0M); Diego Carlos (Brazil, €8.5M); 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.

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