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AVS· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Leonardo Rivas

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Reading DefenderAerial

2.46Tkl/90

0.76KP/90

Based on 1,536 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 Leonardo Rivas

João Mendes98% match
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Gonçalo Costa96% match
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Jefferson Encada96% match
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading DefenderAerial

A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Leonardo Rivas:

João Mendes(98% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.8/90).
Gonçalo Costa(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Jefferson Encada(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

João Mendes

Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal

Portugal26yContract 2028

Tkl/902.10

KP/900.80

Solid DefenderSteady form

vs Rivas: 2y older

98% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Leonardo Rivas?▼

The top alternatives to Leonardo Rivas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: João Mendes, Gonçalo Costa, Jefferson Encada, Andreas Ntoi, Vitalie Becker. 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 Leonardo Rivas in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Leonardo Rivas in 2026 include João Mendes (N/A), Gonçalo Costa (N/A), Jefferson Encada (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Leonardo Rivas play and who plays similarly?▼

Leonardo Rivas plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include João Mendes (Portugal, N/A); Gonçalo Costa (Portugal, N/A); Jefferson Encada (Guinea-Bissau, N/A); Andreas Ntoi (Greece, 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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