AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Adrián Lapeña
Players most similar to Adrián Lapeña (Defender, €700K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Adrián Lapeña
- 1.Óscar Rivas99% DNA match·Vitória Guimarães
- 2.Joel Felix99% DNA match·DSC Arminia Bielefeld
- 3.Bjarne Pudel99% DNA match·Aalborg BK
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and uses long balls frequently (8.6/90). The three most similar players to Adrián Lapeña by playing style are:
- Óscar Rivas(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), central to possession (72 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.7/90).
- Joel Felix(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (71 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.3/90).
- Bjarne Pudel(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), central to possession (85 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (9.4/90).
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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Óscar Rivas
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/900.94
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Lapeña: 4y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
J
Joel Felix
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/901.14
KP/900.57
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Lapeña: 2y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Bjarne Pudel
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Germany25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Lapeña: 5y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
M
Maximilian Dietz
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
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Luka Callø Carstensen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.52
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#6
J
Jeppe Kudsk
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark23y
Tkl/901.44
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#7
J
Julian Pauli
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany20y
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#8
M
Mattes Hansen
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany21y
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.46
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#9
J
Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil32yContract 2026
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.07
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#10
M
Marvin Young
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.22
KP/900.41
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#11
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Hamza Güreler
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Turkey20y
Tkl/902.24
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
N/A
#12
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Justin de Haas
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
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Ask AI about Adrián Lapeña →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Adrián Lapeña?▼
The top alternatives to Adrián Lapeña based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Óscar Rivas, Joel Felix, Bjarne Pudel, Maximilian Dietz, Luka Callø Carstensen. 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 Adrián Lapeña in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Adrián Lapeña in 2026 include Óscar Rivas (N/A), Joel Felix (N/A), Bjarne Pudel (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Adrián Lapeña play and who plays similarly?▼
Adrián Lapeña plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Óscar Rivas (Spain, N/A); Joel Felix (Denmark, N/A); Bjarne Pudel (Germany, N/A); Maximilian Dietz (Germany, 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.