AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Lucas Lima
Players most similar to Lucas Lima (Midfielder, €475K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Lucas Lima
- 1.R. Vinderslev99% DNA match·Sønderjyske Fodbold
- 2.Travis Hernes99% DNA match·FC Groningen
- 3.Merijn van de Wiel98% DNA match·TOP Oss
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
InterceptionsTop 7%
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“A Balanced Midfielder....”
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Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 472 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Lucas Lima by playing style are:
- R. Vinderslev(99% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Travis Hernes(99% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 771 minutes of playing time this season.
- Merijn van de Wiel(98% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (8.9/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 454 minutes of playing time this season.
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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R. Vinderslev
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
KP/900.37
G/900.19
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Lima: 3y older
99% match
N/A
#2
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Travis Hernes
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Norway20y
KP/901.11
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Lima: 5y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Merijn van de Wiel
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
KP/900.20
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Lima: 5y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Philipp Müller
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany22y
KP/900.96
G/900.19
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
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Mithat Pala
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2026
KP/900.78
G/900.10
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#6
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Jonatan Holm Lindekilde
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark20y
KP/900.48
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#7
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Nile John
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
England23y
KP/900.64
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#8
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Yassin Belkhdim
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Morocco24yContract 2028
KP/900.24
G/900.12
Ball-WinnerDefensive
96% match
N/A
#9
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Nabil Touaizi
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Morocco25y
KP/900.96
G/900.03
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#10
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Tuğbey Akgün
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Turkey23y
KP/901.06
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#11
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M. Jakobsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark23y
KP/900.17
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#12
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Tyrese Noslin
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
KP/900.72
G/900.08
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Lucas Lima?▼
The top alternatives to Lucas Lima based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: R. Vinderslev, Travis Hernes, Merijn van de Wiel, Philipp Müller, Mithat Pala. 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 Lima in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Lucas Lima in 2026 include R. Vinderslev (N/A), Travis Hernes (N/A), Merijn van de Wiel (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 Lima play and who plays similarly?▼
Lucas Lima plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include R. Vinderslev (Denmark, N/A); Travis Hernes (Norway, N/A); Merijn van de Wiel (Netherlands, N/A); Philipp Müller (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.