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Juventude· 2023 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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2.04Tkl/90

0.58KP/90

Based on 498 min · 2023 · Serie A · 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 Nathan

Wesley80% match
Roma · Serie A · €35.0M
Denzel Dumfries80% match
Inter · Serie A · €25.0M
Marco Palestra80% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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Nathan Santos de Araujo is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.7/90) and an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90). The three closest DNA matches to Nathan:

Wesley(80% match) — Wesley is the rare defender in Serie A who looks more dangerous going forward than most midfielders, yet earns his place through relentless ball-winning. His 0.17 goals per 90 ranks in the top 10% among defenders in the league—a number that belongs on a striker's report, not a backline profile.
Denzel Dumfries(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).
Marco Palestra(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.1/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Wesley

Roma · Serie A

Brazil22yContract 2030

Tkl/901.98

KP/901.21

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Nathan: €33M more expensive · 2y younger

80% match

€35.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Nathan?▼

The top alternatives to Nathan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Wesley, Denzel Dumfries, Marco Palestra, Dodô, Brooke Norton-Cuffy. 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 Nathan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nathan in 2026 include Wesley (€35.0M), Denzel Dumfries (€25.0M), 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 Nathan play and who plays similarly?▼

Nathan plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Wesley (Brazil, €35.0M); Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, €25.0M); Marco Palestra (Italy, €25.0M); Dodô (Brazil, €18.0M).

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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