AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
Players most similar to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
- 1.Salem M'Bakata98% DNA match·Gaziantep F.K.
- 2.Sascha Mockenhaupt98% DNA match·Wehen Wiesbaden
- 3.João Aurélio96% DNA match·Nacional
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
DribblesTop 13%
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“A Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-Back
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90). The three most similar players to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa by playing style are:
- Salem M'Bakata(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (56% duel success).
- Sascha Mockenhaupt(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
- João Aurélio(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
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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Salem M'Bakata
Gaziantep F.K. · Super Lig
France28y
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.27
vs Pedrosa: 10y older
98% match
N/A
#2
S
Sascha Mockenhaupt
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Germany34y
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.68
vs Pedrosa: 16y older
98% match
N/A
#3
J
João Aurélio
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Portugal37y
Tkl/902.71
KP/900.54
vs Pedrosa: 19y older
96% match
N/A
#4
D
Deron Payne
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/903.08
KP/900.29
95% match
N/A
#5
L
Lucas Ahijado
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/904.42
KP/900.55
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#6
Y
Yousri Sbai
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.17
95% match
N/A
#7
L
Leo Shahar
Newcastle United · Premier League
England19y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.67
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
#8
W
Wellity Lucky
Liverpool · Premier League
England20y
Tkl/900.14
KP/900.00
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
#9
L
Loïc Nego
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Hungary35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.97
KP/900.20
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
#10
J
Jacques Ekomié
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Gabon22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.76
KP/900.23
Small Sample
94% match
N/A
#11
A
Alfons Sampsted
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Iceland28yContract 2025
Tkl/903.12
KP/900.67
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable94% match
N/A
#12
L
Lolo González
Union Estepona · La Liga
Spain34y
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.25
Physical Stopper
94% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa?▼
The top alternatives to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Salem M'Bakata, Sascha Mockenhaupt, João Aurélio, Deron Payne, Lucas Ahijado. 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 Rafael Pinto Pedrosa in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Rafael Pinto Pedrosa in 2026 include Salem M'Bakata (N/A), Sascha Mockenhaupt (N/A), João Aurélio (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Rafael Pinto Pedrosa play and who plays similarly?▼
Rafael Pinto Pedrosa plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Salem M'Bakata (France, N/A); Sascha Mockenhaupt (Germany, N/A); João Aurélio (Portugal, N/A); Deron Payne (Netherlands, 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.