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Tondela· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Maranhão

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Complete Forward

0.22G/90

0.07A/90

Based on 2,470 min · 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Liga Portugal & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Maranhão

Vinícius Lopes98% match
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Murilo de Souza Costa97% match
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales97% match
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.3/90). The three closest DNA matches to Maranhão:

Vinícius Lopes(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90).
Murilo de Souza Costa(97% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).
Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Vinícius Lopes

Santa Clara · Liga Portugal

Brazil27yContract 2028

G/900.35

A/900.06

Inside ForwardDribblerOut of form ↓

vs Maranhão: +0.13 G/90

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Maranhão?▼

The top alternatives to Maranhão based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Vinícius Lopes, Murilo de Souza Costa, Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales, Gustavo Silva, Tai Abed. 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 Maranhão in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Maranhão in 2026 include Vinícius Lopes (N/A), Murilo de Souza Costa (N/A), Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Maranhão play and who plays similarly?▼

Maranhão plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Vinícius Lopes (Brazil, N/A); Murilo de Souza Costa (Brazil, N/A); Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales (Uruguay, N/A); Gustavo Silva (Brazil, 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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