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Shakhtar Donetsk· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Luca Meirelles

AttackerBrazil19y€10.0MFull profile →

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

0.26G/90

0.26A/90

Based on 837 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · 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 Luca Meirelles

Lukas Nmecha86% match
Leeds United · Premier League · €10.0M
Zian Flemming85% match
Burnley · Premier League · €12.0M
Tom Watson85% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €10.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.65 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 837 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Luca Meirelles:

Lukas Nmecha(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.50 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Zian Flemming(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Tom Watson(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Lukas Nmecha

Leeds United · Premier League

Germany27yContract 2027

G/900.50

A/900.08

Target ManProlificOut of form ↓

vs Meirelles: 8y older · +0.24 G/90

86% match

€10.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Luca Meirelles?▼

The top alternatives to Luca Meirelles based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lukas Nmecha, Zian Flemming, Tom Watson, Marcus Edwards, Pablo. 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 Luca Meirelles in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Luca Meirelles in 2026 include Lukas Nmecha (€10.0M), Zian Flemming (€12.0M), Tom Watson (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Luca Meirelles play and who plays similarly?▼

Luca Meirelles plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lukas Nmecha (Germany, €10.0M); Zian Flemming (Netherlands, €12.0M); Tom Watson (England, €10.0M); Marcus Edwards (England, €8.0M).

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.

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