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Osasuna· 2025/2026 · La Liga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Abel Bretones

DefenderSpain25y€3.5MFull profile →

Solid Defender

1.82Tkl/90

0.72KP/90

Based on 1,628 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · FULL

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 Abel Bretones

Álex Moreno87% match
Girona · La Liga · €3.5M
Jesús Vázquez85% match
Valencia · La Liga · €4.0M
Adrià Pedrosa85% match
Elche · La Liga · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Abel Bretones:

Álex Moreno(87% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Jesús Vázquez(85% match) — Vázquez is a high-ceiling athletic prototype currently trapped in a defender’s designation while possessing the soul of a marauding winger. The data paints a picture of a chaotic vertical force; his dribbling volume sits in the elite top 5% of La Liga, yet his defensive instincts are alarmingly underdeveloped.
Adrià Pedrosa(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Álex Moreno

Girona · La Liga

Spain33yContract 2027

Tkl/901.51

KP/900.60

Active Full-BackIn form ↑

vs Bretones: 8y older

87% match

€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Abel Bretones?▼

The top alternatives to Abel Bretones based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Álex Moreno, Jesús Vázquez, Adrià Pedrosa, Oso, Javi Galán. 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 Abel Bretones in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Abel Bretones in 2026 include Álex Moreno (€3.5M), Jesús Vázquez (€4.0M), Adrià Pedrosa (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Abel Bretones play and who plays similarly?▼

Abel Bretones plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Álex Moreno (Spain, €3.5M); Jesús Vázquez (Spain, €4.0M); Adrià Pedrosa (Spain, €4.0M); Oso (Spain, €5.0M).

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.

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