AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Luan Cândido
Players most similar to Luan Cândido (Defender, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Luan Cândido
- 1.Or Israelov99% DNA match·Estoril
- 2.Erik Nissen98% DNA match·Aarhus Fremad
- 3.Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson98% DNA match·Fredericia
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (62% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 595 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Luan Cândido by playing style are:
- Or Israelov(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 659 minutes of playing time this season.
- Erik Nissen(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and blocks shots courageously (1.9 blocks/90). Note: this profile is based on 612 minutes of playing time this season.
- Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 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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Or Israelov
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Israel21y
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Cândido: 4y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Erik Nissen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Cândido: 4y older
98% match
N/A
#3
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Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson
Fredericia · Superliga
Iceland20y
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stablevs Cândido: 5y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Stephen Mfuni
Watford · Premier League
England18yContract 2026
Tkl/902.68
KP/900.54
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#5
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#6
P
Paul Scholl
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany19y
Tkl/901.19
KP/901.02
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#7
L
Luccas Claro
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil34y
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#8
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Bahadır Öztürk
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#9
N
Niko Koulis
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany27y
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.39
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#10
J
Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.33
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#11
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Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€7.0M
#12
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Anders Dahl
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/902.31
KP/901.42
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Luan Cândido?▼
The top alternatives to Luan Cândido based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Or Israelov, Erik Nissen, Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson, Stephen Mfuni, Lukas Kirkegaard. 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 Luan Cândido in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Luan Cândido in 2026 include Or Israelov (N/A), Erik Nissen (N/A), Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Luan Cândido play and who plays similarly?▼
Luan Cândido plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Or Israelov (Israel, N/A); Erik Nissen (Denmark, N/A); Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson (Iceland, N/A); Stephen Mfuni (England, 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.