AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Sérgio Oliveira
Players most similar to Sérgio Oliveira (Midfielder, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Sérgio Oliveira
- 1.Javier Fernandez98% DNA match·FC Bayern München
- 2.Odysseus Velanas98% DNA match·PEC Zwolle
- 3.Soner Aydoğdu98% DNA match·Bursaspor
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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“A Creator....”
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CreatorCreativeDefensiveSmall Sample
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), top 10% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 473 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Sérgio Oliveira by playing style are:
- Javier Fernandez(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), top 10% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 810 minutes of playing time this season.
- Odysseus Velanas(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.67 big chances/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.5/90), active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions, top 20% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 539 minutes of playing time this season.
- Soner Aydoğdu(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.11 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 648 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Javier Fernandez
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Spain19y
KP/901.86
G/900.33
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Oliveira: 14y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
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Odysseus Velanas
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands27yContract 2026
KP/902.00
G/900.33
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stablevs Oliveira: 6y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Soner Aydoğdu
Bursaspor · Super Lig
Turkey35y
KP/901.68
G/901.11
CreatorCreative
vs Oliveira: 2y older
98% match
N/A
#4
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Adil Aouchiche
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
France23yContract 2027
KP/901.33
G/900.21
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#5
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İsmail Köybaşı
Göztepe · Super Lig
Turkey36y
KP/901.95
G/900.22
CreatorCreative
97% match
N/A
#6
J
Juan Hernández
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Spain18y
KP/901.24
G/900.36
CreatorSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#7
G
Gustavo Klismahn
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
KP/901.49
G/900.09
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#8
V
Victor Jensen
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Denmark26y
KP/901.33
G/900.83
CreatorSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#9
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Efkan Bekiroğlu
Göztepe · Super Lig
Germany30y
KP/902.79
G/900.25
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#10
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Lilian Egloff
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany23y
KP/901.12
G/900.64
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#11
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Raul Paula
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Germany22y
KP/901.90
G/900.25
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#12
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Thijs Muller
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
KP/900.00
G/900.74
CreatorCreative
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Sérgio Oliveira?▼
The top alternatives to Sérgio Oliveira based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Javier Fernandez, Odysseus Velanas, Soner Aydoğdu, Adil Aouchiche, İsmail Köybaşı. 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 Sérgio Oliveira in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Sérgio Oliveira in 2026 include Javier Fernandez (N/A), Odysseus Velanas (N/A), Soner Aydoğdu (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Sérgio Oliveira play and who plays similarly?▼
Sérgio Oliveira plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Javier Fernandez (Spain, N/A); Odysseus Velanas (Netherlands, N/A); Soner Aydoğdu (Turkey, N/A); Adil Aouchiche (France, 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.