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Torreense· 2025/2026 · Taça De Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Stopira

DefenderCape Verde38yN/AFull profile →

Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

0.25Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 480 min · 2025/2026 · Taça De Portugal · PARTIAL

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

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Top 3 alternatives to Stopira

Arthur Chaves99% match
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga · €5.0M
Jack Thompson97% match
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Radu Drăgușin97% match
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League · €22.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.8/90). Note: this profile is based on 480 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Stopira:

Arthur Chaves(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.3/90).
Jack Thompson(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.8 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90).
Radu Drăgușin(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.7 interceptions/90), dominant in the air (3.2 aerials won/90, 64%) and uses long balls frequently (5.2/90).

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DefenderCape VerdeTaça De PortugalN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Arthur Chaves

FC Augsburg · Bundesliga

Brazil25yContract 2026

Tkl/902.06

KP/900.33

Physical StopperAerialSteady form

vs Stopira: 13y younger

99% match

€5.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Stopira?▼

The top alternatives to Stopira based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Arthur Chaves, Jack Thompson, Radu Drăgușin, Jair Cunha , Luca Marianucci. 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 Stopira in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Stopira in 2026 include Arthur Chaves (€5.0M), Jack Thompson (N/A), Radu Drăgușin (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Stopira play and who plays similarly?▼

Stopira plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Arthur Chaves (Brazil, €5.0M); Jack Thompson (England, N/A); Radu Drăgușin (Romania, €22.0M); Jair Cunha (Brazil, €12.0M).

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.

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