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Kocaelispor· 2023/2024 · Super Lig · FULL

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AttackerCape Verde36y€1.5MFull profile →

0.24G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 1,508 min · 2023/2024 · Super Lig · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Super Lig & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Ryan Mendes

Göktan Gürpüz82% match
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Ryan McAidoo85% match
Manchester City · Premier League
Alessio Besio84% match
Verl · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Ryan Isaac Mendes da Graça is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ryan Mendes:

Göktan Gürpüz(82% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90).
Ryan McAidoo(85% match) — Ryan McAidoo is a Dynamic Forward. Explosive attacker who beats defenders 1v1.
Alessio Besio(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Göktan Gürpüz

Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig

Turkey23y

G/900.00

A/900.28

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

vs Mendes: 13y younger · -0.24 G/90

82% match

N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Ryan Mendes?▼

The top alternatives to Ryan Mendes based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Göktan Gürpüz, Ryan McAidoo, Alessio Besio, Raúl Moro, Philip Otele. 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 Ryan Mendes in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ryan Mendes in 2026 include Göktan Gürpüz (N/A), Ryan McAidoo (N/A), Alessio Besio (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ryan Mendes play and who plays similarly?▼

Ryan Mendes plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Göktan Gürpüz (Turkey, N/A); Ryan McAidoo (England, N/A); Alessio Besio (Switzerland, N/A); Raúl Moro (Spain, €7.0M).

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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.

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