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Best Alternatives to Luís Guilherme

Players most similar to Luís Guilherme (Attacker, €12.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Luís Guilherme

  1. 1.Rafik Guitane89% DNA match·Estoril€8.0M
  2. 2.Ricardo Horta89% DNA match·Sporting Braga€10.0M
  3. 3.Pedro Gonçalves88% DNA match·Sporting CP€30.0M

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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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 552 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Luís Guilherme by playing style are:

  • Rafik Guitane(89% match)A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.8/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.2 dispossessed/90).
  • Ricardo Horta(89% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.65 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and top 10% scorer in the league.
  • Pedro Gonçalves(88% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.64 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Transfer Intelligence

Rafik Guitane delivers 89% of the same playing style, at 33% lower cost (€8.0M vs €12.0M), with 0.15 goals per 90 at age 26. That's 103% of Luís Guilherme'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 →

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Luís Guilherme
AttackerBrazil€12.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Rafik Guitane
Estoril · Liga Portugal
France26yContract 2026
G/900.15
A/900.25
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Guilherme: 6y older
89% match
€8.0M
#2
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Ricardo Horta
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Portugal31yContract 2028
G/900.65
A/900.17
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
vs Guilherme: 11y older · +0.50 G/90
89% match
€10.0M
#3
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Pedro Gonçalves
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal27yContract 2027
G/900.61
A/900.33
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Guilherme: €18M more expensive · 7y older · +0.46 G/90
88% match
€30.0M
#4
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Ivan Cavaleiro
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Angola32y
G/900.21
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
€11.8M
#5
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Gianluca Prestianni
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Argentina20yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.30
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
87% match
€12.0M
#6
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Andreas Schjelderup
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Norway21yContract 2028
G/900.38
A/900.27
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
87% match
€14.0M
#7
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Pau Víctor
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Spain24yContract 2030
G/900.37
A/900.17
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
€10.0M
#8
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Francisco Trincão
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2027
G/900.23
A/900.36
Complete Forward
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€35.0M
#9
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Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
G/900.13
A/900.26
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
€3.5M
#10
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Fotis Ioannidis
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Greece26yContract 2030
G/900.59
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
86% match
€20.0M
#11
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Afonso Moreira
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Portugal21yContract 2029
G/900.27
A/900.27
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€5.0M
#12
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João Marques
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal24yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.18
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Luís Guilherme?
The top alternatives to Luís Guilherme based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Rafik Guitane, Ricardo Horta, Pedro Gonçalves, Ivan Cavaleiro, Gianluca Prestianni. 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 Luís Guilherme in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Luís Guilherme in 2026 include Rafik Guitane (€8.0M), Ricardo Horta (€10.0M), Pedro Gonçalves (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Luís Guilherme play and who plays similarly?
Luís Guilherme plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Rafik Guitane (France, €8.0M); Ricardo Horta (Portugal, €10.0M); Pedro Gonçalves (Portugal, €30.0M); Ivan Cavaleiro (Angola, €11.8M).
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.