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AVS· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ángel Algobia Esteves

Defensive MidfieldSpain26yN/AFull profile →

0.67KP/90

0.08G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 784 min · 2025/2026 · Liga 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 Ángel Algobia Esteves

Mathias Olesen82% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Daniel Boloca81% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €5.0M
Hélder Tavares82% match
Tondela · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

Ángel Algobia Esteves is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Ángel Algobia Esteves:

Mathias Olesen(82% match) — Mathias Olesen is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.
Daniel Boloca(81% match) — Daniel Boloca is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Hélder Tavares(82% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Ángel Algobia Esteves

MidfielderSpainLiga PortugalN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mathias Olesen

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Luxembourg25y

KP/900.47

G/900.00

Balanced MidfielderSmall SampleIn form ↑

82% match

N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Ángel Algobia Esteves?▼

The top alternatives to Ángel Algobia Esteves based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mathias Olesen, Daniel Boloca, Hélder Tavares, Gustavo Pinto Mendonça, Assane Ndiaye. 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 Ángel Algobia Esteves in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ángel Algobia Esteves in 2026 include Mathias Olesen (N/A), Daniel Boloca (€5.0M), Hélder Tavares (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ángel Algobia Esteves play and who plays similarly?▼

Ángel Algobia Esteves plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mathias Olesen (Luxembourg, N/A); Daniel Boloca (Romania, €5.0M); Hélder Tavares (Cape Verde, N/A); Gustavo Pinto Mendonça (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.

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