Best Alternatives to Patrick de Paula

Top 3 Alternatives to Patrick de Paula

1. 1.Miguel Sousa89% DNA match·Casa Pia
2. 2.Rick Dekker88% DNA match·DVS '33
3. 3.Daniel Boloca87% DNA match·Sassuolo€5.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Playing Style Analysis

Patrick de Paula Carreiro is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90). The three most similar players to Patrick de Paula by playing style are:

• Miguel Sousa(89% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and heavily involved in play (61 touches/90). However, he prone to committing fouls (2.7/90).
• Rick Dekker(88% match) — Rick Dekker is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (2.4 interceptions/90).
• Daniel Boloca(87% match) — Daniel Boloca is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).

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