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Atlético Progreso· 2026 · Primera Division · PARTIAL

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Solid DefenderSmall Sample

0.72Tkl/90

0.66KP/90

Based on 747 min · 2026 · Primera Division · 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 A. Cougo

Joan Martínez85% match
Real Madrid · La Liga · €3.0M
Jozhua Vertrouwd84% match
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as uses long balls frequently (5.5/90). Note: this profile is based on 747 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to A. Cougo:

Joan Martínez(85% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (67% duel success).
Jozhua Vertrouwd(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Javi Rueda(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.38 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Joan Martínez

Real Madrid · La Liga

Spain18yContract 2029

Tkl/900.56

KP/900.00

Small Sample

vs Cougo: 12y younger

85% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to A. Cougo?▼

The top alternatives to A. Cougo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joan Martínez, Jozhua Vertrouwd, Javi Rueda, Willy Kambwala, Aihen Muñoz. 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 A. Cougo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to A. Cougo in 2026 include Joan Martínez (€3.0M), Jozhua Vertrouwd (€3.0M), Javi Rueda (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does A. Cougo play and who plays similarly?▼

A. Cougo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joan Martínez (Spain, €3.0M); Jozhua Vertrouwd (Netherlands, €3.0M); Javi Rueda (Spain, €3.0M); Willy Kambwala (France, €4.0M).

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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