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Botafogo· 2026 · Copa Libertadores · PARTIAL

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Active Full-Back

3.11Tkl/90

1.29KP/90

Based on 1,133 min · 2026 · Copa Libertadores · 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 Mateo Ponte

Sergio López84% match
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Carlens Arcus84% match
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Vanderson83% match
Brazil · Ligue 1 · €20.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

Mateo Ponte Costa is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.95 big chances/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Mateo Ponte:

Sergio López(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Carlens Arcus(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Vanderson(83% match) — Vanderson de Oliveira Campos is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sergio López

Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga

Spain27y

Tkl/901.23

KP/901.70

Active Full-BackSteady form

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84% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Mateo Ponte?▼

The top alternatives to Mateo Ponte based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sergio López, Carlens Arcus, Vanderson, Tony Strata, Luis Pérez. 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 Mateo Ponte in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mateo Ponte in 2026 include Sergio López (N/A), Carlens Arcus (N/A), Vanderson (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mateo Ponte play and who plays similarly?▼

Mateo Ponte plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sergio López (Spain, N/A); Carlens Arcus (Haiti, N/A); Vanderson (Brazil, €20.0M); Tony Strata (Romania, 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.

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