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Palmeiras· 2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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Ball-Playing CBAerial

1.05Tkl/90

0.38KP/90

Based on 999 min · 2026 · Serie A · 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 Murilo

Alberto Dossena99% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €7.0M
Stefan de Vrij98% match
Inter · Serie A · €3.5M
Diego Coppola99% match
Paris · Ligue 1 · €11.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Murilo:

Alberto Dossena(99% 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.
Diego Coppola(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), commanding in the air (8.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and uses long balls frequently (6.9/90).

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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 ↑

vs Murilo: 2y younger

99% match

€7.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Murilo?▼

The top alternatives to Murilo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alberto Dossena, Stefan de Vrij, Diego Coppola, Niklas Süle, Chadi Riad. 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 Murilo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Murilo in 2026 include Alberto Dossena (€7.0M), Stefan de Vrij (€3.5M), Diego Coppola (€11.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Murilo play and who plays similarly?▼

Murilo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alberto Dossena (Italy, €7.0M); Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands, €3.5M); Diego Coppola (Italy, €11.0M); Niklas Süle (Germany, €5.0M).

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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