AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Matheus Fernandes
Players most similar to Matheus Fernandes (Midfielder, €1.8M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Matheus Fernandes
- 1.Björn Rother99% DNA match·FC Gütersloh
- 2.Casper Staring98% DNA match·NAC Breda
- 3.Olaf Gorter98% DNA match·Lecce
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 662 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Matheus Fernandes by playing style are:
- Björn Rother(99% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 575 minutes of playing time this season.
- Casper Staring(98% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 629 minutes of playing time this season.
- Olaf Gorter(98% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 714 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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Björn Rother
FC Gütersloh · Bundesliga
Germany29y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
vs Fernandes: 2y older
99% match
N/A
#2
C
Casper Staring
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
KP/900.29
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Fernandes: 2y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Olaf Gorter
Lecce · Serie A
Netherlands21y
KP/900.43
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
vs Fernandes: 6y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
M
Moussa Kyabou
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Mali28yContract 2027
KP/900.43
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
T
Taras Stepanenko
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Ukraine36y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
97% match
N/A
#6
J
Joseph Nonge
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Belgium20y
KP/900.86
G/900.00
Ball-Winner
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#7
N
Nicholas Anwan
Istiqlol Dushanbe · Super Lig
Nigeria24y
KP/900.37
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
96% match
N/A
#8
M
Merveille Papela
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Germany25y
KP/900.70
G/900.23
Balanced MidfielderDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#9
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Dyon Dorenbosch
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
KP/900.67
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#10
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Landon Emenalo
Chelsea · Premier League
England18y
KP/900.81
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#11
T
Taşkın İlter
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Azerbaijan31y
KP/900.45
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#12
R
Roni
AVS · Liga Portugal
Brazil27y
KP/900.66
G/900.15
Ball-Winner
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
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Ask AI about Matheus Fernandes →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Matheus Fernandes?▼
The top alternatives to Matheus Fernandes based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Björn Rother, Casper Staring, Olaf Gorter, Moussa Kyabou, Taras Stepanenko. 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 Matheus Fernandes in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Matheus Fernandes in 2026 include Björn Rother (N/A), Casper Staring (N/A), Olaf Gorter (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Matheus Fernandes play and who plays similarly?▼
Matheus Fernandes plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Björn Rother (Germany, N/A); Casper Staring (Netherlands, N/A); Olaf Gorter (Netherlands, N/A); Moussa Kyabou (Mali, 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.