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Best Alternatives to Alexis Pérez

Players most similar to Alexis Pérez (Defender, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Alexis Pérez

  1. 1.Carlos Domínguez87% DNA match·Celta de Vigo€3.0M
  2. 2.Duje Caleta-Car87% DNA match·Real Sociedad€3.0M
  3. 3.José Copete85% DNA match·Valencia€4.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), uses long balls frequently (8.2/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Alexis Pérez by playing style are:

  • Carlos Domínguez(87% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success), heavily involved in possession (65 passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.8/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 524 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Duje Caleta-Car(87% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90).
  • José Copete(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Carlos Domínguez delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 20% premium over Alexis Pérez, with 2.23 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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Comparison Base
Alexis Pérez
DefenderColombia€2.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Carlos Domínguez
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.23
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Pérez: 7y younger
87% match
€3.0M
#2
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Duje Caleta-Car
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Croatia29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Pérez: 3y younger
87% match
€3.0M
#3
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José Copete
Valencia · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2029
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Pérez: 6y younger
85% match
€4.0M
#4
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Andreas Heimer
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/901.79
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
N/A
#5
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Unai Núñez
Valencia · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.35
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€3.5M
#6
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José Fontán
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Spain26y
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
N/A
#7
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M. Jacobsen
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
N/A
#8
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Luan Patrick
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Brazil24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
N/A
#9
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Joris Kramer
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.80
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
N/A
#10
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J. Witt
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark33y
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
N/A
#11
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F. Dietz
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/902.00
KP/901.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
N/A
#12
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Nemanja Nedić
Kolding IF · Superliga
Montenegro31y
Tkl/900.54
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Alexis Pérez?
The top alternatives to Alexis Pérez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Carlos Domínguez, Duje Caleta-Car, José Copete, Andreas Heimer, Unai Núñez. 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 Alexis Pérez in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Alexis Pérez in 2026 include Carlos Domínguez (€3.0M), Duje Caleta-Car (€3.0M), José Copete (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Alexis Pérez play and who plays similarly?
Alexis Pérez plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Carlos Domínguez (Spain, €3.0M); Duje Caleta-Car (Croatia, €3.0M); José Copete (Spain, €4.0M); Andreas Heimer (Denmark, 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.