AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Lucas Acevedo
Players most similar to Lucas Acevedo (Defender, €91K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Lucas Acevedo
- 1.Miguel Nóbrega99% DNA match·Vitória Guimarães
- 2.Ahmet Gürleyen99% DNA match·Hansa Rostock
- 3.Casper Widell98% DNA match·Excelsior
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90). The three most similar players to Lucas Acevedo by playing style are:
- Miguel Nóbrega(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.1/90).
- Ahmet Gürleyen(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90) and wins the physical battle (65% duel success).
- Casper Widell(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), dominant in the air (3.2 aerials won/90, 63%) and uses long balls frequently (8.2/90).
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Miguel Nóbrega
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/900.69
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Acevedo: 8y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Ahmet Gürleyen
Hansa Rostock · Bundesliga
Germany27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.52
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Acevedo: 7y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Casper Widell
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Sweden23yContract 2026
Tkl/901.03
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Acevedo: 11y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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John Neeskens
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
United States32y
Tkl/900.93
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#5
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Jules Van Bost
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Belgium23y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBAerial
98% match
N/A
#6
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Danny Bakker
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#7
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Jordy Gillekens
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Belgium26y
Tkl/900.93
KP/900.31
Ball-Playing CBAerial
98% match
N/A
#8
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Matisse Didden
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Belgium24y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#9
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Mawouna Amevor
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Togo34y
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#10
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Jacob Vetter
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark27y
Tkl/901.80
KP/900.60
Ball-Playing CBAerial
98% match
N/A
#11
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Arda Kızıldağ
Gaziantep F.K. · Super Lig
Turkey27y
Tkl/901.53
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#12
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Sidney Lima
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil29y
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.51
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
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Ask AI about Lucas Acevedo →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Lucas Acevedo?▼
The top alternatives to Lucas Acevedo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Miguel Nóbrega, Ahmet Gürleyen, Casper Widell, John Neeskens, Jules Van Bost. 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 Lucas Acevedo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Lucas Acevedo in 2026 include Miguel Nóbrega (N/A), Ahmet Gürleyen (N/A), Casper Widell (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Lucas Acevedo play and who plays similarly?▼
Lucas Acevedo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Miguel Nóbrega (Portugal, N/A); Ahmet Gürleyen (Germany, N/A); Casper Widell (Sweden, N/A); John Neeskens (United States, 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.