AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Paulinho Mota
Players most similar to Paulinho Mota (Defender, €350K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Paulinho Mota
- 1.Jonas Thorsen83% DNA match·Aarhus Fremad
- 2.Eric Voufack83% DNA match·Kolding IF
- 3.C. Allen82% DNA match·Hillerød
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Paulo Sérgio Mota is a Solid Defender....”
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Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Paulo Sérgio Mota is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90). The three most similar players to Paulinho Mota by playing style are:
- Jonas Thorsen(83% match) — Jonas Thorsen is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90).
- Eric Voufack(83% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 557 minutes of playing time this season.
- C. Allen(82% match) — A Solid Defender.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Jonas Thorsen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark36y
Tkl/902.09
KP/901.08
Solid Defender
vs Mota: 2y older
83% match
N/A
#2
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Eric Voufack
Kolding IF · Superliga
Germany24y
Tkl/900.97
KP/901.29
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Mota: 10y younger
83% match
N/A
#3
C
C. Allen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.90
KP/900.73
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stablevs Mota: 12y younger
82% match
N/A
#4
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Rivaldo
Farense · Liga Portugal
Portugal25y
Tkl/903.01
KP/901.20
Physical StopperSmall Sample
83% match
N/A
#5
O
O. Buur
Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.20
KP/901.03
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable82% match
N/A
#6
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T. Storm
Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2027
Tkl/901.14
KP/900.35
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#7
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Boy Kemper
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.56
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable82% match
N/A
#8
J
Julius Madsen
Horsens · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.19
KP/902.79
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
N/A
#9
Y
Yhoan Andzouana
Konyaspor · Super Lig
DR Congo29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
N/A
#10
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Leonel Montano
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark26y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.97
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
N/A
#11
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L. Bøje-Larsen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark25y
Tkl/901.70
KP/901.21
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
N/A
#12
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Sebastian Stolze
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany31y
Tkl/902.01
KP/901.15
Solid Defender
81% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Paulinho Mota?▼
The top alternatives to Paulinho Mota based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jonas Thorsen, Eric Voufack, C. Allen, Rivaldo, O. Buur. 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 Paulinho Mota in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Paulinho Mota in 2026 include Jonas Thorsen (N/A), Eric Voufack (N/A), C. Allen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Paulinho Mota play and who plays similarly?▼
Paulinho Mota plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jonas Thorsen (Denmark, N/A); Eric Voufack (Germany, N/A); C. Allen (Denmark, N/A); Rivaldo (Portugal, 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.