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Goiás· 2026 · Serie B · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Lucas Ribeiro

DefenderBrazil27y€3.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample

1.03Tkl/90

0.42KP/90

Based on 797 min · 2026 · Serie B · 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 Lucas Ribeiro

Alberto Dossena98% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €7.0M
Stefan de Vrij98% match
Inter · Serie A · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy) and switches play with precision (8.5 long balls/90, 81% accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 797 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Lucas Ribeiro:

Alberto Dossena(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).
Stefan de Vrij(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Niklas Süle(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90), central to possession (79 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Alberto Dossena

Cagliari · Serie A

Italy27yContract 2028

Tkl/901.68

KP/900.32

Ball-Playing CBAerialIn form ↑

98% match

€7.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Lucas Ribeiro?▼

The top alternatives to Lucas Ribeiro based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alberto Dossena, Stefan de Vrij, Niklas Süle, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Raphaël Varane. 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 Ribeiro in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Lucas Ribeiro in 2026 include Alberto Dossena (€7.0M), Stefan de Vrij (€3.5M), Niklas Süle (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Lucas Ribeiro plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alberto Dossena (Italy, €7.0M); Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands, €3.5M); Niklas Süle (Germany, €5.0M); Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (England, €4.0M).

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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