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Best Alternatives to Álex Moreno

Players most similar to Álex Moreno (Defender, €3.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Álex Moreno

  1. 1.Abel Bretones87% DNA match·Osasuna€4.5M
  2. 2.Javi Galán87% DNA match·Osasuna€3.5M
  3. 3.Adrià Pedrosa87% DNA match·Elche€4.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). The three most similar players to Álex Moreno by playing style are:

  • Abel Bretones(87% match)A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 660 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Javi Galán(87% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), central to possession (79 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 872 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Adrià Pedrosa(87% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 874 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Abel Bretones delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 29% premium over Álex Moreno, with 1.91 tackles won per 90 at age 25.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Álex Moreno
DefenderSpain€3.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Abel Bretones
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.91
KP/901.36
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Moreno: 7y younger
87% match
€4.5M
#2
J
Javi Galán
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.37
KP/901.14
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
87% match
€3.5M
#3
A
Adrià Pedrosa
Elche · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2026
Tkl/902.88
KP/901.85
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Moreno: 5y younger
87% match
€4.0M
#4
J
Jesús Vázquez
Valencia · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.94
KP/900.83
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
€4.0M
#5
V
Valentin Rosier
Osasuna · La Liga
France29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.49
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€3.0M
#6
N
Nahuel Molina
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Argentina28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.34
KP/901.83
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€15.0M
#7
J
Javi López
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Spain24y
Tkl/902.38
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€6.5M
#8
C
Carlos Romero
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2026
Tkl/903.07
KP/900.62
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€25.0M
#9
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Youssef Enríquez
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga
Spain20yContract 2029
Tkl/901.12
KP/900.94
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€5.0M
#10
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Nahuel Tenaglia
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga
Argentina30yContract 2029
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.15
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€3.0M
#11
J
Javi Rueda
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€3.0M
#12
J
Joan Martínez
Real Madrid · La Liga
Spain18yContract 2029
Tkl/900.56
KP/900.00
Small Sample
85% match
€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Álex Moreno?
The top alternatives to Álex Moreno based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Abel Bretones, Javi Galán, Adrià Pedrosa, Jesús Vázquez, Valentin Rosier. 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 Álex Moreno in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Álex Moreno in 2026 include Abel Bretones (€4.5M), Javi Galán (€3.5M), 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 Álex Moreno play and who plays similarly?
Álex Moreno plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Abel Bretones (Spain, €4.5M); Javi Galán (Spain, €3.5M); Adrià Pedrosa (Spain, €4.0M); Jesús Vázquez (Spain, €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.