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Santa Clara· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

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0.17G/90

0.24A/90

Based on 2,734 min · 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · 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 Luquinhas

Gabriel Airton de Souza86% match
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Ivan Lima82% match
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Jérémie Boga81% match
Juventus · Ligue 1 · €8.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Lucas Lima Linhares is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Luquinhas:

Gabriel Airton de Souza(86% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.0/90).
Ivan Lima(82% match) — Ivan Correia Posser Lima is a Forward. Versatile attacking option.
Jérémie Boga(81% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.11 big chances/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gabriel Airton de Souza

Moreirense · Liga Portugal

vs Luquinhas: +0.31 G/90

86% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Luquinhas?▼

The top alternatives to Luquinhas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabriel Airton de Souza, Ivan Lima, Jérémie Boga, Mauresmo Hinoke, Jota Silva. 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 Luquinhas in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Luquinhas in 2026 include Gabriel Airton de Souza (N/A), Ivan Lima (N/A), Jérémie Boga (€8.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Luquinhas play and who plays similarly?▼

Luquinhas plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabriel Airton de Souza (Brazil, N/A); Ivan Lima (Portugal, N/A); Jérémie Boga (Ivory Coast, €8.0M); Mauresmo Hinoke (Netherlands, 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.

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