AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Tiago Lopes
Players most similar to Tiago Lopes (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Tiago Lopes
- 1.Gonçalo Silva87% DNA match·Noah
- 2.Danilo Soares87% DNA match·Nürnberg
- 3.Ivanildo Fernandes86% DNA match·Nacional
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
InterceptionsTop 21%
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“Tiago Jorge Oliveira Lopes is a Physical Stopper....”
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Physical Stopper
Tiago Jorge Oliveira Lopes is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90). The three most similar players to Tiago Lopes by playing style are:
- Gonçalo Silva(87% match) — Gonçalo Filipe Oliveira Silva is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).
- 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).
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
G
Gonçalo Silva
Noah · Liga Portugal
Portugal34y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
vs Lopes: 3y younger
87% match
N/A
#2
D
Danilo Soares
Nürnberg · Bundesliga
Brazil34yContract 2026
Tkl/903.65
KP/900.62
Physical Stopper
vs Lopes: 3y younger
87% match
N/A
#3
I
Ivanildo Fernandes
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Cape Verde30y
Tkl/900.91
KP/900.12
Physical StopperAerial
vs Lopes: 7y younger
86% match
N/A
#4
C
César Martins
Novorizontino · Liga Portugal
Brazil33y
Tkl/900.99
KP/900.31
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
N/A
#5
Y
Ygor Nogueira
Sabah · Liga Portugal
Brazil31y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
85% match
N/A
#6
J
Jeffry Fortes
FC Den Bosch · Eredivisie
Cape Verde37y
Tkl/902.95
KP/900.87
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#7
M
Mattia Viti
Fiorentina · Serie A
Italy24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.56
KP/900.52
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€4.0M
#8
V
Víctor García
Cultural Leonesa · Liga Portugal
Venezuela31y
Tkl/902.48
KP/900.58
Physical StopperSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#9
M
Mimeirhel Benita
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/902.65
KP/900.79
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
N/A
#10
P
Patrick
Oratório · Liga Portugal
Brazil35y
Tkl/902.12
KP/901.11
Physical Stopper
84% match
N/A
#11
S
Srdjan Kuzmic
Viborg FF · Superliga
Slovenia22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.53
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#12
S
Sandro Cruz
Slovan Bratislava · Liga Portugal
Portugal25yContract 2029
Tkl/903.53
KP/901.01
Physical Stopper
84% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Tiago Lopes?▼
The top alternatives to Tiago Lopes based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gonçalo Silva, Danilo Soares, Ivanildo Fernandes, César Martins, Ygor Nogueira. 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 Tiago Lopes in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Tiago Lopes in 2026 include Gonçalo Silva (N/A), Danilo Soares (N/A), Ivanildo Fernandes (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Tiago Lopes play and who plays similarly?▼
Tiago Lopes plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gonçalo Silva (Portugal, N/A); Danilo Soares (Brazil, N/A); Ivanildo Fernandes (Cape Verde, N/A); César Martins (Brazil, 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.