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Udinese· 2023/2024 · Liga Portugal · FULL

Best Alternatives to Leonardo Buta

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Based on 2,189 min · 2023/2024 · Liga Portugal · FULL

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 Buta

Leonardo Rivas81% match
AVS · Liga Portugal
João Mendes81% match
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Fabian Holland82% match
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Leonardo Daniel Ulineia Buta is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Leonardo Buta:

Leonardo Rivas(81% match) — 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.
João Mendes(81% 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).
Fabian Holland(82% match) — Fabian Holland is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks.

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Who are the best alternatives to Leonardo Buta?▼

The top alternatives to Leonardo Buta based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Leonardo Rivas, João Mendes, Fabian Holland, Roger Hinojo, João Aurélio. 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 Leonardo Rivas (N/A), João Mendes (N/A), Fabian Holland (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 Leonardo Rivas (Paraguay, N/A); João Mendes (Portugal, N/A); Fabian Holland (Germany, N/A); Roger Hinojo (Spain, 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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