AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Álvaro Angulo
Players most similar to Álvaro Angulo (Defender, €1.3M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Álvaro Angulo
- 1.Ruben Aguilar83% DNA match·Lens€3.0M
- 2.Ángel Ortiz83% DNA match·Real Betis€4.0M
- 3.Álex Moreno81% DNA match·Girona€3.5M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-Back
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success). The three most similar players to Álvaro Angulo by playing style are:
- Ruben Aguilar(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), central to possession (70 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Ángel Ortiz(83% match) — Ángel Ortiz Monterrey is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90), central to possession (74 touches/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Álex Moreno(81% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Ruben Aguilar delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 131% premium over Álvaro Angulo, with 2.01 tackles won per 90 at age 33.
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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Ruben Aguilar
Lens · Ligue 1
France33yContract 2028
Tkl/902.01
KP/902.68
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Angulo: 4y older
83% match
€3.0M
#2
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Ángel Ortiz
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain21yContract 2029
Tkl/903.83
KP/900.73
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Angulo: 8y younger
83% match
€4.0M
#3
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Álex Moreno
Girona · La Liga
Spain32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.65
Active Full-Back
vs Angulo: 3y older
81% match
€3.5M
#4
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Carlos Romero
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2026
Tkl/903.07
KP/900.62
81% match
€25.0M
#5
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Javi Rueda
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€3.0M
#6
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Abel Bretones
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.91
KP/901.36
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
€4.5M
#7
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Jhoanner Chávez
Lens · Ligue 1
24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.35
KP/901.20
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
82% match
€3.0M
#8
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Adrià Pedrosa
Elche · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2026
Tkl/902.88
KP/901.85
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€4.0M
#9
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Juanlu Sánchez
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2029
Tkl/903.41
KP/901.01
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
€15.0M
#10
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Gabriel Suazo
Sevilla · La Liga
Chile28yContract 2028
Tkl/903.82
KP/901.83
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€7.0M
#11
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Javi Galán
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.37
KP/901.14
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
€3.5M
#12
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Antonino Gallo
Lecce · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.17
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip80% match
€4.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Álvaro Angulo?▼
The top alternatives to Álvaro Angulo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ruben Aguilar, Ángel Ortiz, Álex Moreno, Carlos Romero, Javi Rueda. 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 Álvaro Angulo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Álvaro Angulo in 2026 include Ruben Aguilar (€3.0M), Ángel Ortiz (€4.0M), Álex Moreno (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Álvaro Angulo play and who plays similarly?▼
Álvaro Angulo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ruben Aguilar (France, €3.0M); Ángel Ortiz (Spain, €4.0M); Álex Moreno (Spain, €3.5M); Carlos Romero (Spain, €25.0M).
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.