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Best Alternatives to Pedro Pereira

Players most similar to Pedro Pereira (Defender, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Pedro Pereira

  1. 1.Pedro Lima86% DNA match·Wolverhampton Wanderers€4.0M
  2. 2.Jorge Herrando86% DNA match·Osasuna€3.5M
  3. 3.Murillo85% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€12.0M

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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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90). The three most similar players to Pedro Pereira by playing style are:

  • Pedro Lima(86% match)A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 632 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Jorge Herrando(86% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 892 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Murillo(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.1/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Transfer Intelligence

Pedro Lima delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 60% premium over Pedro Pereira, with 2.49 tackles won per 90 at age 19.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Pedro Pereira
DefenderPortugal€2.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Pedro Lima
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Brazil19yContract 2029
Tkl/902.49
KP/901.07
Small Sample
Last 5: → Stable
vs Pereira: 9y younger
86% match
€4.0M
#2
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Jorge Herrando
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Pereira: 3y younger
86% match
€3.5M
#3
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Murillo
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
vs Pereira: €10M more expensive · 5y younger
85% match
€12.0M
#4
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Clinton Mata
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Angola33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€3.0M
#5
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Gaspar
Lecce · Serie A
Angola28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€3.5M
#6
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S. Larsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2030
Tkl/902.55
KP/900.91
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#7
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Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Morocco22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€12.0M
#8
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Morato
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil24yContract 2029
Tkl/902.08
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€14.0M
#9
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Lucas Pires
Burnley · Premier League
Brazil25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.84
KP/901.32
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€5.0M
#10
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Jair Cunha 
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€12.0M
#11
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Jorge Cuenca
Fulham · Premier League
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€8.0M
#12
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Omar Alderete
Sunderland · Premier League
Paraguay29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.07
KP/900.29
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Pedro Pereira?
The top alternatives to Pedro Pereira based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pedro Lima, Jorge Herrando, Murillo, Clinton Mata, Gaspar. 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 Pedro Pereira in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Pedro Pereira in 2026 include Pedro Lima (€4.0M), Jorge Herrando (€3.5M), Murillo (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Pedro Pereira play and who plays similarly?
Pedro Pereira plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pedro Lima (Brazil, €4.0M); Jorge Herrando (Spain, €3.5M); Murillo (Brazil, €12.0M); Clinton Mata (Angola, €3.0M).
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.