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Olympique Lyonnais· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

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Defensive MidfieldPortugal21y€4.0MFull profile →

MetronomeSmall Sample

0.63KP/90

0.00G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 552 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · 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 M. de Carvalho

Orel Mangala80% match
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1 · €10.0M
Geoffrey Kondogbia87% match
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1 · €8.0M
Vitinha80% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €110.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeSmall Sample

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (66 passes/90), central to possession (82 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.5/90), switches play with precision (7.2 long balls/90, 74% accuracy), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 552 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to M. de Carvalho:

Orel Mangala(80% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Geoffrey Kondogbia(87% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (65 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.9/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
Vitinha(80% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.30 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in possession (116 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (16.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (127 touches/90), switches play with precision (9.8 long balls/90, 76% accuracy) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Orel Mangala

Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1

Belgium28yContract 2028

KP/901.08

G/900.00

Ball-WinnerSteady form

vs Carvalho: €6M more expensive · 7y older

80% match

€10.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to M. de Carvalho?▼

The top alternatives to M. de Carvalho based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Orel Mangala, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Vitinha, Denis Zakaria, Arthur Vermeeren. 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 M. de Carvalho in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to M. de Carvalho in 2026 include Orel Mangala (€10.0M), Geoffrey Kondogbia (€8.0M), Vitinha (€110.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does M. de Carvalho play and who plays similarly?▼

M. de Carvalho plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Orel Mangala (Belgium, €10.0M); Geoffrey Kondogbia (Central African Republic, €8.0M); Vitinha (Portugal, €110.0M); Denis Zakaria (Switzerland, €25.0M).

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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