AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Luquinhas
Players most similar to Luquinhas (Attacker, €2.3M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Luquinhas
- 1.Gabriel Airton de Souza86% DNA match·Moreirense
- 2.Jota Silva85% DNA match·Beşiktaş€14.0M
- 3.Barış Alper Yılmaz83% DNA match·Galatasaray€26.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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 most similar players to Luquinhas by playing style are:
- 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).
- Jota Silva(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.82 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90). Note: this profile is based on 873 minutes of playing time this season.
- Barış Alper Yılmaz(83% match) — Barış Alper Yılmaz is a Inside Forward. Wide attacker who cuts inside to score. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Jota Silva delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 509% premium over Luquinhas, with 0.51 goals per 90 at age 26. That's 299% of Luquinhas's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.
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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Gabriel Airton de Souza
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil30y
G/900.48
A/900.22
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Luquinhas: +0.31 G/90
86% match
N/A
#2
J
Jota Silva
Beşiktaş · Premier League
Portugal26yContract 2026
G/900.51
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Luquinhas: €12M more expensive · 3y younger · +0.34 G/90
85% match
€14.0M
#3
B
Barış Alper Yılmaz
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2028
G/900.31
A/900.43
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stablevs Luquinhas: €24M more expensive · 4y younger · +0.14 G/90
83% match
€26.0M
#4
J
Jesper Lindstrøm
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Denmark26yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside Forward
83% match
€8.0M
#5
S
Savinho
Manchester City · Premier League
Brazil22yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.15
Inside ForwardDribbler
83% match
€40.0M
#6
R
Ruben van Bommel
PSV · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2030
G/900.71
A/900.00
Inside Forward
83% match
€12.0M
#7
I
Ilias Akhomach
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Morocco22yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.34
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€12.0M
#8
O
Oscar Pettersson
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Sweden26yContract 2028
G/900.17
A/900.08
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#9
M
Mauresmo Hinoke
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2027
G/900.23
A/900.08
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#10
A
Abdallah Sima
Lens · Ligue 1
Senegal24yContract 2029
G/901.46
A/900.37
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€4.0M
#11
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Hamed Junior Traoré
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast26yContract 2026
G/900.36
A/900.36
Inside ForwardProlific
82% match
€15.0M
#12
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Tai Abed
Levante · Eredivisie
Israel21y
G/900.28
A/900.19
Inside ForwardProlific
82% match
N/A
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Luquinhas.
Ask AI about Luquinhas →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Luquinhas?▼
The top alternatives to Luquinhas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabriel Airton de Souza, Jota Silva, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Jesper Lindstrøm, Savinho. 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), Jota Silva (€14.0M), Barış Alper Yılmaz (€26.0M). 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); Jota Silva (Portugal, €14.0M); Barış Alper Yılmaz (Turkey, €26.0M); Jesper Lindstrøm (Denmark, €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.