AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Sandro Cruz
Players most similar to Sandro Cruz (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Sandro Cruz
- 1.Danilo Soares87% DNA match·Nürnberg
- 2.Ivanildo Fernandes86% DNA match·Nacional
- 3.S. Wæver86% DNA match·Sønderjyske Fodbold
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 Physical Stopper....”
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Physical Stopper
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to Sandro Cruz by playing style are:
- Danilo Soares(87% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Ivanildo Fernandes(86% match) — Ivanildo Jorge Mendes Fernandes is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).
- S. Wæver(86% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.4 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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Danilo Soares
Nürnberg · Bundesliga
Brazil34yContract 2026
Tkl/903.65
KP/900.62
Physical Stopper
vs Cruz: 10y older
87% match
N/A
#2
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Ivanildo Fernandes
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Cape Verde30y
Tkl/900.91
KP/900.12
Physical StopperAerial
vs Cruz: 6y older
86% match
N/A
#3
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S. Wæver
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark30yContract 2026
Tkl/904.31
KP/900.56
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Cruz: 6y older
86% match
N/A
#4
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Mimeirhel Benita
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/903.04
KP/900.89
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#5
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César Martins
Novorizontino · Liga Portugal
Brazil33y
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.22
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#6
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Marcus McCoy
Odense BK · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/904.24
KP/900.50
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#7
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Lolo González
Union Estepona · La Liga
Spain34y
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.25
Physical Stopper
85% match
N/A
#8
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Mike te Wierik
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands33y
Tkl/901.91
KP/900.59
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#9
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Lasse Flø
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.78
KP/900.89
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#10
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Jakob Jessen
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/904.13
KP/900.66
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#11
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Hasan Kuruçay
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#12
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Patrick
Oratório · Liga Portugal
Brazil35y
Tkl/902.12
KP/901.11
Physical Stopper
84% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Sandro Cruz?▼
The top alternatives to Sandro Cruz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Danilo Soares, Ivanildo Fernandes, S. Wæver, Mimeirhel Benita, César Martins. 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 Sandro Cruz in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Sandro Cruz in 2026 include Danilo Soares (N/A), Ivanildo Fernandes (N/A), S. Wæver (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Sandro Cruz play and who plays similarly?▼
Sandro Cruz plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Danilo Soares (Brazil, N/A); Ivanildo Fernandes (Cape Verde, N/A); S. Wæver (Denmark, N/A); Mimeirhel Benita (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.