AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Paulo Ricardo
Players most similar to Paulo Ricardo (Defender, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Peter Ankersen
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Denmark35yContract 2027
Tkl/900.69
KP/900.50
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
€1.0M
#2
N
Nicolas Bürgy
Odense BK · Superliga
Switzerland30yContract 2027
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.31
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable93% match
€125K
#3
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Andreas Heimer
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/901.79
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip92% match
N/A
#4
D
Daniel Stenderup
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark36y
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable92% match
N/A
#5
T
Tobias Mölgaard
AGF · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/902.74
KP/900.47
Ball-Playing CB
92% match
€400K
#6
E
E. Søgaard
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/902.13
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable92% match
N/A
#7
K
Kian Hansen
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Denmark37y
Tkl/901.28
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
92% match
€950K
#8
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Leeroy Owusu
Odense BK · Superliga
Netherlands29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.91
KP/901.11
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable92% match
€325K
#9
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Daníel Leó Grétarsson
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Iceland30yContract 2027
Tkl/902.61
KP/901.10
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot92% match
N/A
#10
M
M. Soulas
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
France26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot92% match
N/A
#11
K
K. Enghardt
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark33y
Tkl/902.12
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
92% match
N/A
#12
N
Nikita Andreev
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark36y
Tkl/901.17
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot92% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Paulo Ricardo?▼
The top alternatives to Paulo Ricardo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Peter Ankersen, Nicolas Bürgy, Andreas Heimer, Daniel Stenderup, Tobias Mölgaard. 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 Paulo Ricardo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Paulo Ricardo in 2026 include Peter Ankersen (€1.0M), Nicolas Bürgy (€125K), Andreas Heimer (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Paulo Ricardo play and who plays similarly?▼
Paulo Ricardo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Peter Ankersen (Denmark, €1.0M); Nicolas Bürgy (Switzerland, €125K); Andreas Heimer (Denmark, N/A); Daniel Stenderup (Denmark, 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.