AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Luiz Felipe
Players most similar to Luiz Felipe (Defender, €222K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Luiz Felipe
- 1.Tijn Joosten99% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
- 2.Or Israelov99% DNA match·Estoril
- 3.João Afonso99% DNA match·Tondela
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 CBAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.3 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and blocks shots courageously (1.5 blocks/90). Note: this profile is based on 470 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Luiz Felipe by playing style are:
- Tijn Joosten(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Or Israelov(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 659 minutes of playing time this season.
- João Afonso(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (7.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (3.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), dominant in the air (3.6 aerials won/90, 64%), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 599 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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Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.45
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Felipe: 13y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Or Israelov
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Israel21y
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Felipe: 11y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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João Afonso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Felipe: 3y older
99% match
N/A
#4
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Luccas Claro
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil34y
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#5
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Erik Nissen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#6
E
Emir Ortakaya
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey21y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#7
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#8
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Bahadır Öztürk
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#9
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Gustav Bjerge
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#10
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Niko Koulis
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany27y
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.39
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#11
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Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.33
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#12
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Dylan Timber
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2026
Tkl/903.14
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Luiz Felipe?▼
The top alternatives to Luiz Felipe based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tijn Joosten, Or Israelov, João Afonso, Luccas Claro, Erik Nissen. 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 Luiz Felipe in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Luiz Felipe in 2026 include Tijn Joosten (N/A), Or Israelov (N/A), João Afonso (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Luiz Felipe play and who plays similarly?▼
Luiz Felipe plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tijn Joosten (Netherlands, N/A); Or Israelov (Israel, N/A); João Afonso (Portugal, N/A); Luccas Claro (Brazil, 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.