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Best Alternatives to Leonardo Buta

Players most similar to Leonardo Buta (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Leonardo Buta

  1. 1.Aurélio Buta86% DNA match·FC København€3.0M
  2. 2.Robin Ziegele82% DNA match·Jahn Regensburg
  3. 3.Ivan Mesik83% DNA match·Heracles Almelo

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

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackAerialSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 515 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Leonardo Buta by playing style are:

  • Aurélio Buta(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90).
  • Robin Ziegele(82% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.8/90).
  • Ivan Mesik(83% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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

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Leonardo Buta
DefenderPortugalN/A
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Aurélio Buta
FC København · Bundesliga
Portugal29yContract 2026
Tkl/902.17
KP/900.48
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Buta: 6y older
86% match
€3.0M
#2
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Robin Ziegele
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany29y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderAerial
vs Buta: 6y older
82% match
N/A
#3
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Ivan Mesik
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Slovakia24y
Tkl/901.54
KP/900.51
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
N/A
#4
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Márton Dárdai
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/901.17
KP/900.12
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
N/A
#5
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Alejandro Pérez
Atlético Baleares · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.67
KP/900.00
82% match
N/A
#6
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Pontus Texel
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.49
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
N/A
#7
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Leonel Montano
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark26y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.97
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
N/A
#8
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Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool · Premier League
Italy19yContract 2031
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.07
Ball-Playing CBAerial
80% match
€25.0M
#9
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João Tomé
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Portugal23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.72
KP/900.47
AerialSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
81% match
N/A
#10
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Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
80% match
N/A
#11
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Emmanuel Biumla
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
France21yContract 2028
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
80% match
N/A
#12
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Hasan Kuruçay
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
80% match
N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Leonardo Buta?▼
The top alternatives to Leonardo Buta based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Aurélio Buta, Robin Ziegele, Ivan Mesik, Márton Dárdai, Alejandro Pérez. 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 Buta in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Leonardo Buta in 2026 include Aurélio Buta (€3.0M), Robin Ziegele (N/A), Ivan Mesik (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 Buta play and who plays similarly?▼
Leonardo Buta plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Aurélio Buta (Portugal, €3.0M); Robin Ziegele (Germany, N/A); Ivan Mesik (Slovakia, N/A); Márton Dárdai (Germany, 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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