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Atlético San Luis· 2025/2026 · Liga MX · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Aldo Cruz

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2.15Tkl/90

0.75KP/90

Based on 838 min · 2025/2026 · Liga MX · 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 Aldo Cruz

Arif Boşluk98% match
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Guilherme Montóia97% match
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Aaron Meijers

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 838 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Aldo Cruz:

Arif Boşluk(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.7 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.3 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Guilherme Montóia(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.3 successful tackles/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.2/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
Aaron Meijers(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Arif Boşluk

Konyaspor · Super Lig

Turkey23y

Tkl/903.69

KP/900.46

Small SampleSteady form

vs Cruz: 5y younger

98% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Aldo Cruz?▼

The top alternatives to Aldo Cruz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Arif Boşluk, Guilherme Montóia, Aaron Meijers, Tiago Parreira Parente, Francisco Edgar Chissumba Rodrigues. 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 Aldo Cruz in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Aldo Cruz in 2026 include Arif Boşluk (N/A), Guilherme Montóia (N/A), Aaron Meijers (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Aldo Cruz play and who plays similarly?▼

Aldo Cruz plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Arif Boşluk (Turkey, N/A); Guilherme Montóia (Portugal, N/A); Aaron Meijers (Netherlands, N/A); Tiago Parreira Parente (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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