AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Matheuzinho
Players most similar to Matheuzinho (Defender, €7.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Matheuzinho
- 1.Dodô87% DNA match·Fiorentina€18.0M
- 2.Luca Pellegrini86% DNA match·Lazio€3.5M
- 3.Marco Palestra85% DNA match·Cagliari€25.0M
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 Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-BackSmall Sample
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as uses long balls frequently (5.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 819 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Matheuzinho by playing style are:
- Dodô(87% match) — Dodô occupies a fascinating middle ground that Serie A rarely produces: a defender who creates more than he destroys, and does it at an elite level. His 1.55 key passes per 90 ranks in the league's top 10% among defenders—a number that belongs to a playmaker, not a backline operator. His dribble rate sits in the top 5%, confirming this is a player who genuinely advances play rather than recycling it sideways.
- Luca Pellegrini(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 890 minutes of playing time this season.
- Marco Palestra(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Dodô delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 157% premium over Matheuzinho, with 0.91 tackles won per 90 at age 27.
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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Dodô
Fiorentina · Serie A
Brazil27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.91
KP/901.70
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Matheuzinho: €11M more expensive · 2y older
87% match
€18.0M
#2
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Luca Pellegrini
Lazio · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.91
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Matheuzinho: 2y older
86% match
€3.5M
#3
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Marco Palestra
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Matheuzinho: €18M more expensive · 4y younger
85% match
€25.0M
#4
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Nadir Zortea
Bologna · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2029
Tkl/901.19
KP/901.19
85% match
€7.5M
#5
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Rafik Belghali
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Algeria23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.81
KP/901.28
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€7.0M
#6
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Aarón Martín
Genoa · Serie A
Spain29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.84
KP/902.80
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€7.0M
#7
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Emanuele Valeri
Parma · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.51
KP/901.59
Active Full-Back
85% match
€3.0M
#8
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Adam Marusic
Lazio · Serie A
Montenegro33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.34
KP/900.36
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€3.0M
#9
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Alessandro Zanoli
Udinese · Serie A
Italy25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.66
KP/901.08
Active Full-Back
85% match
€5.0M
#10
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Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.34
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€50.0M
#11
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Marcus Pedersen
Torino · Serie A
Norway25yContract 2027
Tkl/900.93
KP/900.62
Small Sample
84% match
€3.5M
#12
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Wesley
Roma · Serie A
Brazil22yContract 2030
Tkl/902.02
KP/901.29
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€35.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Matheuzinho?▼
The top alternatives to Matheuzinho based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dodô, Luca Pellegrini, Marco Palestra, Nadir Zortea, Rafik Belghali. 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 Matheuzinho in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Matheuzinho in 2026 include Dodô (€18.0M), Luca Pellegrini (€3.5M), Marco Palestra (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Matheuzinho play and who plays similarly?▼
Matheuzinho plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dodô (Brazil, €18.0M); Luca Pellegrini (Italy, €3.5M); Marco Palestra (Italy, €25.0M); Nadir Zortea (Italy, €7.5M).
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.