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Al Ahli· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Matheus Gonçalves

Right WingBrazil20y€9.0MFull profile →

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

0.07G/90

0.22A/90

Based on 1,424 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · 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 Matheus Gonçalves

Tiago Gouveia85% match
Benfica · Ligue 1 · €4.0M
Romain Del Castillo85% match
Brest · Ligue 1 · €7.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Matheus Gonçalves:

Tiago Gouveia(85% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90).
Romain Del Castillo(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90).
William Gomes(88% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.62 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Tiago Gouveia

Benfica · Ligue 1

Portugal25yContract 2026

G/900.00

A/900.00

Small Sample

vs Gonçalves: 5y older · -0.07 G/90

85% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Matheus Gonçalves?▼

The top alternatives to Matheus Gonçalves based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tiago Gouveia, Romain Del Castillo, William Gomes, Pedro Neto, Iliman Ndiaye. 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 Gonçalves in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Matheus Gonçalves in 2026 include Tiago Gouveia (€4.0M), Romain Del Castillo (€7.0M), William Gomes (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Matheus Gonçalves play and who plays similarly?▼

Matheus Gonçalves plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tiago Gouveia (Portugal, €4.0M); Romain Del Castillo (France, €7.0M); William Gomes (Brazil, €20.0M); Pedro Neto (Portugal, €60.0M).

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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