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Atlético Madrid· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Álex Baena

Left WingSpain24y€55.0MFull profile →

Link-up Striker

0.13G/90

0.13A/90

Based on 1,421 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 Álex Baena

Raphinha80% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €80.0M
Nico Williams80% match
Athletic Club · La Liga · €60.0M
Marcus Rashford79% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €40.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Link-up Striker

A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.63 big chances/90). The three closest DNA matches to Álex Baena:

Raphinha(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.8 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.84 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.71 big chances/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Nico Williams(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (3.6/90).
Marcus Rashford(79% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.41 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Raphinha

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Brazil29yContract 2028

G/900.84

A/900.19

Inside ForwardProlificOut of form ↓

vs Baena: €25M more expensive · 5y older · +0.71 G/90

80% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Álex Baena?▼

The top alternatives to Álex Baena based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Raphinha, Nico Williams, Marcus Rashford, Alberto Moleiro, Ademola Lookman. 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 Baena in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Álex Baena in 2026 include Raphinha (€80.0M), Nico Williams (€60.0M), Marcus Rashford (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Álex Baena play and who plays similarly?▼

Álex Baena plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Raphinha (Brazil, €80.0M); Nico Williams (Spain, €60.0M); Marcus Rashford (England, €40.0M); Alberto Moleiro (Spain, €40.0M).

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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