AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Yuri Matias
Players most similar to Yuri Matias (Defender, €400K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Yuri Matias
- 1.Francisco Petrasso100% DNA match·Rio Ave
- 2.Damon Mirani100% DNA match·Heracles Almelo
- 3.Dies Janse100% DNA match·FC Groningen
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 2%
???Bottom 11%
“A Physical Stopper....”
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Physical StopperAerial
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), dominant in the air (3.3 aerials won/90, 69%) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90). The three most similar players to Yuri Matias by playing style are:
- Francisco Petrasso(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.9/90).
- Damon Mirani(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90).
- Dies Janse(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).
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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Francisco Petrasso
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Argentina24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.19
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Matias: 7y younger
100% match
N/A
#2
D
Damon Mirani
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Matias: 2y younger
100% match
N/A
#3
D
Dies Janse
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.58
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Matias: 11y younger
100% match
N/A
#4
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Anselmo García MacNulty
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Republic of Ireland23yContract 2026
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable100% match
N/A
#5
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Lukas Boeder
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.50
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip100% match
N/A
#6
N
Nils Röseler
Homburg · Bundesliga
Germany34y
Tkl/900.41
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
100% match
N/A
#7
F
Farouq Limouri
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot100% match
N/A
#8
A
Aleksandar Vukotic
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Serbia30y
Tkl/901.18
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot100% match
N/A
#9
J
Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil32yContract 2026
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.07
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable100% match
N/A
#10
E
Einar Galilea
Málaga · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip100% match
N/A
#11
J
Justin de Haas
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#12
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Iván Márquez
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Spain31y
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Yuri Matias?▼
The top alternatives to Yuri Matias based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Francisco Petrasso, Damon Mirani, Dies Janse, Anselmo García MacNulty, Lukas Boeder. 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 Yuri Matias in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yuri Matias in 2026 include Francisco Petrasso (N/A), Damon Mirani (N/A), Dies Janse (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yuri Matias play and who plays similarly?▼
Yuri Matias plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Francisco Petrasso (Argentina, N/A); Damon Mirani (Netherlands, N/A); Dies Janse (Netherlands, N/A); Anselmo García MacNulty (Republic of Ireland, 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.