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Málaga· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Adrián Niño

Centre ForwardSpain22y€380KFull profile →

PoacherProlific

1.06G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,384 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · 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 Adrián Niño

Chupe98% match
Málaga · La Liga
Gorka Carrera98% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Orri Óskarsson98% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlific

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.72 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Adrián Niño:

Chupe(98% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.77 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Gorka Carrera(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Orri Óskarsson(98% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.00 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Chupe

Málaga · La Liga

Spain21yContract 2029

G/900.65

A/900.26

PoacherProlificSteady form

vs Niño: -0.41 G/90

98% match

N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Adrián Niño?▼

The top alternatives to Adrián Niño based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Chupe, Gorka Carrera, Orri Óskarsson, Kylian Mbappé, Julián Alvarez. 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 Niño in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Adrián Niño in 2026 include Chupe (N/A), Gorka Carrera (N/A), Orri Óskarsson (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Adrián Niño play and who plays similarly?▼

Adrián Niño plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Chupe (Spain, N/A); Gorka Carrera (Spain, N/A); Orri Óskarsson (Iceland, €12.0M); Kylian Mbappé (France, €180.0M).

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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