AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Pedro Malheiro
Players most similar to Pedro Malheiro (Defender, €6.1M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Pedro Malheiro
- 1.Julius Madsen85% DNA match·Horsens
- 2.Pedro Pacheco85% DNA match·Santa Clara
- 3.Daniel Johansen84% DNA match·KÍ
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
“Pedro Jorge Gonçalves Malheiro is a Solid Defender....”
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Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Pedro Jorge Gonçalves Malheiro is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.47 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90). The three most similar players to Pedro Malheiro by playing style are:
- Julius Madsen(85% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Pedro Pacheco(85% match) — Pedro Jorge Pacheco Seabra is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90). (Limited sample: 309 mins)
- Daniel Johansen(84% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.97 big chances/90).
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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Julius Madsen
Horsens · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.19
KP/902.79
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Malheiro: 3y younger
85% match
N/A
#2
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Pedro Pacheco
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Portugal29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
vs Malheiro: 4y older
85% match
N/A
#3
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Daniel Johansen
KÍ · Superliga
Faroe Islands27y
Tkl/901.64
KP/902.18
Solid Defender
vs Malheiro: 2y older
84% match
N/A
#4
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Nicholas Mickelson
Elversberg · Superliga
Thailand26y
Tkl/901.47
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
N/A
#5
Y
Yhoan Andzouana
Konyaspor · Super Lig
DR Congo29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#6
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Gonçalo do Lago Pontes Esteves
Udinese · Serie A
Portugal22y
Tkl/900.57
KP/900.57
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#7
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Pedro Álvaro
Aris · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
N/A
#8
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João Cancelo
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Portugal31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.35
KP/900.59
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€9.0M
#9
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Pedro Ganchas
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Portugal25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
N/A
#10
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Eric Voufack
Kolding IF · Superliga
Germany24y
Tkl/900.97
KP/901.29
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#11
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Ivan Milicevic
Horsens · Superliga
Bosnia and Herzegovina27yContract 2027
Tkl/902.03
KP/902.13
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#12
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João Ferreira
Saint-Étienne · Liga Portugal
Portugal25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.91
KP/900.76
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
83% match
€3.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Pedro Malheiro?▼
The top alternatives to Pedro Malheiro based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Julius Madsen, Pedro Pacheco, Daniel Johansen, Nicholas Mickelson, Yhoan Andzouana. 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 Malheiro in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Pedro Malheiro in 2026 include Julius Madsen (N/A), Pedro Pacheco (N/A), Daniel Johansen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Pedro Malheiro play and who plays similarly?▼
Pedro Malheiro plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Julius Madsen (Denmark, N/A); Pedro Pacheco (Portugal, N/A); Daniel Johansen (Faroe Islands, N/A); Nicholas Mickelson (Thailand, 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.