AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mateus
Players most similar to Mateus (Attacker, €443K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mateus
- 1.Vinícius Lopes99% DNA match·Santa Clara
- 2.André Lacximicant99% DNA match·Estoril
- 3.Daan Rots98% DNA match·FC Twente
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
DribblesTop 13%
“A Inside Forward....”
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Inside Forward
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Mateus by playing style are:
- Vinícius Lopes(99% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90).
- André Lacximicant(99% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90).
- Daan Rots(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90).
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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Vinícius Lopes
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil27yContract 2028
G/900.36
A/900.06
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Mateus: 4y younger · +0.09 G/90
99% match
N/A
#2
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André Lacximicant
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal24yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.16
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Mateus: 7y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Daan Rots
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
G/900.37
A/900.12
Inside Forward
Last 5: → Stablevs Mateus: 7y younger · +0.10 G/90
98% match
N/A
#4
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Maranhão
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Brazil27yContract 2026
G/900.23
A/900.07
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
M
Mauresmo Hinoke
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2027
G/900.23
A/900.08
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#6
J
Jasper Hartog
AZ · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
G/900.72
A/900.14
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#7
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Shola Shoretire
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
England22y
G/900.33
A/900.05
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#8
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Emirhan Demircan
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Turkey21y
G/900.51
A/900.25
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#9
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Tai Abed
Levante · Eredivisie
Israel21y
G/900.28
A/900.19
Inside ForwardProlific
97% match
N/A
#10
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Prince Ampem
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Ghana28y
G/900.28
A/900.00
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#11
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Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Uruguay24yContract 2026
G/900.18
A/900.24
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#12
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Luca Oyen
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Belgium23y
G/900.44
A/900.18
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Mateus?▼
The top alternatives to Mateus based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Vinícius Lopes, André Lacximicant, Daan Rots, Maranhão, Mauresmo Hinoke. 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 Mateus in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mateus in 2026 include Vinícius Lopes (N/A), André Lacximicant (N/A), Daan Rots (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mateus play and who plays similarly?▼
Mateus plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Vinícius Lopes (Brazil, N/A); André Lacximicant (Portugal, N/A); Daan Rots (Netherlands, N/A); Maranhão (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.