RisingTransfers
AI DNA Similarity

Best Alternatives to Léo Pereira

Players most similar to Léo Pereira (Defender, €10.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Léo Pereira

  1. 1.Marlon90% DNA match·Shakhtar Donetsk€3.0M
  2. 2.Lucas Beraldo89% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain€20.0M
  3. 3.Marquinhos89% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain€30.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

RT

Intelligence Verdict

Chances MissedTop 0%
???Bottom 12%

Leonardo Pereira is a Ball-Playing CB....

See Full Verdict + Share Card →

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing

Leonardo Pereira is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (83 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (92 touches/90) and switches play with precision (5.4 long balls/90, 62% accuracy). The three most similar players to Léo Pereira by playing style are:

  • Marlon(90% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (84 passes/90).
  • Lucas Beraldo(89% match)Lucas Lopes Beraldo is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (94 passes/90) and central to possession (105 touches/90).
  • Marquinhos(89% match)Marcos Aoás Corrêa is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (94 passes/90), central to possession (104 touches/90) and switches play with precision (7.2 long balls/90, 70% accuracy).

Transfer Intelligence

Marlon delivers 90% of the same playing style, at 70% lower cost (€3.0M vs €10.0M), and is 30 years old.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

L
Comparison Base
Léo Pereira
DefenderBrazil€10.0M
Full profile →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
M
Marlon
Shakhtar Donetsk · Serie A
Brazil30yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Pereira: €7M cheaper
90% match
€3.0M
#2
L
Lucas Beraldo
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Pereira: €10M more expensive · 8y younger
89% match
€20.0M
#3
M
Marquinhos
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Pereira: €20M more expensive
89% match
€30.0M
#4
I
Igor Julio
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Brazil28yContract 2027
Tkl/900.47
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
€15.0M
#5
A
Andreas Christensen
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Denmark30yContract 2026
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
€9.0M
#6
R
Robin Yalçın
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Germany32y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip
87% match
N/A
#7
L
Ludvig Henriksen
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
N/A
#8
P
Pedro Ganchas
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Portugal25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
87% match
N/A
#9
Z
Zak Johnson
York City · Premier League
EnglandContract 2026
Tkl/900.09
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
87% match
N/A
#10
P
Pedro Álvaro
Aris · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
N/A
#11
E
Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
N/A
#12
M
Maximilian Dietz
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip
87% match
N/A

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 Léo Pereira.

Ask AI about Léo Pereira

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Léo Pereira?
The top alternatives to Léo Pereira based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marlon, Lucas Beraldo, Marquinhos, Igor Julio, Andreas Christensen. 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 Léo Pereira in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Léo Pereira in 2026 include Marlon (€3.0M), Lucas Beraldo (€20.0M), Marquinhos (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Léo Pereira play and who plays similarly?
Léo Pereira plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marlon (Brazil, €3.0M); Lucas Beraldo (Brazil, €20.0M); Marquinhos (Brazil, €30.0M); Igor Julio (Brazil, €15.0M).
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.