Best Alternatives to Aritz Elustondo

Playing Style Analysis

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 719 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Aritz Elustondo:

• Stefan de Vrij(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
• Pau Cubarsí(80% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (92 passes/90) and central to possession (102 touches/90).
• Dean Huijsen(80% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (73 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (86 touches/90) and switches play with precision (7.8 long balls/90, 67% accuracy).

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