AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ryan Mendes
Players most similar to Ryan Mendes (Attacker, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ryan Mendes
- 1.Ryan McAidoo85% DNA match·Manchester City
- 2.Ivan Lima85% DNA match·Benfica
- 3.Marco Matias84% DNA match·Farense
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“Ryan Isaac Mendes da Graça is a Forward....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →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 most similar players to Ryan Mendes by playing style are:
- Ryan McAidoo(85% match) — Ryan McAidoo is a Dynamic Forward. Explosive attacker who beats defenders 1v1. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.2/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy).
- Ivan Lima(85% match) — Ivan Correia Posser Lima is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90). (Limited sample: 424 mins)
- Marco Matias(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.00 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90).
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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Ryan McAidoo
Manchester City · Premier League
England17y
G/900.27
A/900.27
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
vs Mendes: 19y younger
85% match
N/A
#2
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Ivan Lima
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Portugal21y
G/900.21
A/900.21
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Mendes: 15y younger
85% match
N/A
#3
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Marco Matias
Farense · Liga Portugal
Portugal37y
G/900.21
A/900.21
84% match
N/A
#4
A
Alessio Besio
Verl · Bundesliga
Switzerland22y
G/900.09
A/900.17
84% match
N/A
#5
G
Gyan de Regt
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2027
G/900.10
A/900.21
83% match
N/A
#6
D
Dennis Chessa
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany33yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.28
83% match
N/A
#7
S
Stefano Lilipaly
SC Cambuur · Eredivisie
Indonesia36y
G/900.22
A/900.22
83% match
N/A
#8
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Adrian Justinussen
Horsens · Superliga
Faroe Islands27yContract 2028
G/900.54
A/900.15
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
N/A
#9
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Eetu Mömmö
Lecce · Serie A
Finland24y
G/900.09
A/900.18
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
83% match
N/A
#10
B
Bryan Limbombe
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Belgium24y
G/900.07
A/900.21
83% match
N/A
#11
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Tai Abed
Levante · Eredivisie
Israel21y
G/900.28
A/900.19
Inside ForwardProlific
83% match
N/A
#12
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Abraham Marcus
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Nigeria26yContract 2028
G/900.18
A/900.18
84% 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: Ryan McAidoo, Ivan Lima, Marco Matias, Alessio Besio, Gyan de Regt. 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 Ryan McAidoo (N/A), Ivan Lima (N/A), Marco Matias (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 Ryan McAidoo (England, N/A); Ivan Lima (Portugal, N/A); Marco Matias (Portugal, N/A); Alessio Besio (Switzerland, 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.