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Santa Clara· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Luis Fernando

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Small Sample

0.15G/90

0.31A/90

Based on 583 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 Luis Fernando

Pedro Santos95% match
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
J. Aguilar96% match
San Antonio Bulo Bulo · Liga Portugal
Welinton Torrão95% match
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Luis Fernando:

Pedro Santos(95% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.38 assists/90).
J. Aguilar(96% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90).
Welinton Torrão(95% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Pedro Santos

Famalicão · Liga Portugal

Portugal23y

G/900.25

A/900.38

Complete ForwardSmall SampleIn form ↑

vs Fernando: 2y older · +0.10 G/90

95% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Luis Fernando?▼

The top alternatives to Luis Fernando based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pedro Santos, J. Aguilar, Welinton Torrão, Guilherme Neiva Silva, Mika Tom Wallentowitz. 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 Luis Fernando in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Luis Fernando in 2026 include Pedro Santos (N/A), J. Aguilar (N/A), Welinton Torrão (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Luis Fernando play and who plays similarly?▼

Luis Fernando plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pedro Santos (Portugal, N/A); J. Aguilar (Panama, N/A); Welinton Torrão (Brazil, N/A); Guilherme Neiva Silva (Brazil, 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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