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Best Alternatives to Weverton

Players most similar to Weverton (Defender, €1.1M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Weverton

  1. 1.Arthur Chaves84% DNA match·FC Augsburg€5.0M
  2. 2.Eric Botteghin83% DNA match·Portuguesa
  3. 3.Felipe Abner83% DNA match·Dunkerque

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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Weverton Guilherme da Silva Souza is a Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

Weverton Guilherme da Silva Souza is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90). The three most similar players to Weverton by playing style are:

  • Arthur Chaves(84% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Eric Botteghin(83% match)Eric Fernando Botteghin is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (68 passes/90).
  • Felipe Abner(83% match)A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.6 interceptions/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Arthur Chaves delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 376% premium over Weverton, with 3.96 tackles won per 90 at age 25.

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

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Comparison Base
Weverton
DefenderBrazil€1.1M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Arthur Chaves
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Brazil25yContract 2026
Tkl/903.96
KP/900.72
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€5.0M
#2
E
Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Weverton: 12y older
83% match
N/A
#3
F
Felipe Abner
Dunkerque · Liga Portugal
Brazil29yContract 2025
Tkl/900.37
KP/900.00
Reading Defender
vs Weverton: 3y older
83% match
N/A
#4
P
Pedro Ganchas
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Portugal25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
N/A
#5
M
Marquinhos
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€30.0M
#6
P
Pedro Álvaro
Aris · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
N/A
#7
M
Matteo Lovato
Empoli · Serie A
Italy26y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€7.0M
#8
M
Marlon
Shakhtar Donetsk · Serie A
Brazil30yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
83% match
€3.0M
#9
U
Ulisses
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
82% match
N/A
#10
R
Rodrigo Becão
Kasımpaşa · Super Lig
Brazil30yContract 2028
Tkl/900.96
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€8.3M
#11
A
Andrea Masiello
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
N/A
#12
M
Mamadou Sakho
Torpedo Kutaisi · Premier League
France36y
Tkl/900.64
KP/900.11
Ball-Playing CBAerial
82% match
€28.2M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Weverton?
The top alternatives to Weverton based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Arthur Chaves, Eric Botteghin, Felipe Abner, Pedro Ganchas, Marquinhos. 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 Weverton in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Weverton in 2026 include Arthur Chaves (€5.0M), Eric Botteghin (N/A), Felipe Abner (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Weverton play and who plays similarly?
Weverton plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Arthur Chaves (Brazil, €5.0M); Eric Botteghin (Brazil, N/A); Felipe Abner (Brazil, N/A); Pedro Ganchas (Portugal, 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.