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São Paulo· 2025 · Serie A · FULL

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Complete ForwardSmall Sample

0.16G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 630 min · 2025 · Serie A · 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 Lucas Ferreira

Samuel Chukwueze80% match
AC Milan · Serie A · €15.0M
Luca Zanimacchia85% match
Cremonese · Serie A · €3.0M
Franco Mastantuono80% match
Fiorentina · Serie A · €50.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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Lucas dos Santos Ferreira is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Lucas Ferreira:

Samuel Chukwueze(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90).
Luca Zanimacchia(85% match) — Luca Zanimacchia is a Forward. Versatile attacking option.
Franco Mastantuono(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.2/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.52 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90).

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Samuel Chukwueze

AC Milan · Serie A

Nigeria27yContract 2026

G/900.25

A/900.34

Complete Forward

vs Ferreira: €8M more expensive · 7y older · +0.09 G/90

80% match

€15.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Lucas Ferreira?▼

The top alternatives to Lucas Ferreira based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Samuel Chukwueze, Luca Zanimacchia, Franco Mastantuono, Christian Pulisic, Matías Soulé. 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 Ferreira in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Lucas Ferreira in 2026 include Samuel Chukwueze (€15.0M), Luca Zanimacchia (€3.0M), Franco Mastantuono (€50.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Lucas Ferreira play and who plays similarly?▼

Lucas Ferreira plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria, €15.0M); Luca Zanimacchia (Italy, €3.0M); Franco Mastantuono (Argentina, €50.0M); Christian Pulisic (United States, €40.0M).

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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