Best Alternatives to Steven Moreira

Top 3 Alternatives to Steven Moreira

1. 1.Pedro Lima84% DNA match·Wolverhampton Wanderers€4.0M
2. 2.Murillo82% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€12.0M
3. 3.Gonçalo Inácio82% DNA match·Sporting CP€45.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Playing Style Analysis

Moreira is the quintessential modern "libero" masquerading as a center-back in Wilfried Nancy’s high-functioning Columbus system. While the data classifies him as a midfielder, his true value lies in his role as a primary ball-distributor from the deep half, evidenced by a massive 65.3 passes per 90 that places him in the league’s top 5%. His 90.1% completion rate isn't just safety-first recycling; it is the heartbeat of a Tier-C team playing Tier-A football. The three most similar players to Steven Moreira by playing style are:

• Pedro Lima(84% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 632 minutes of playing time this season.
• Murillo(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.1/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
• Gonçalo Inácio(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (88 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (12.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (99 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (9.0/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →