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Best Alternatives to Álex Baena

Players most similar to Álex Baena (Attacker, €55.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Álex Baena

  1. 1.Javi Puado87% DNA match·Espanyol€10.0M
  2. 2.Álex Berenguer87% DNA match·Athletic Club€5.0M
  3. 3.Germán Valera86% DNA match·Elche€5.0M

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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A Link-up Striker....

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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), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.70 big chances/90). The three most similar players to Álex Baena by playing style are:

  • Javi Puado(87% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 603 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Álex Berenguer(87% match)A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90).
  • Germán Valera(86% match)A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.3/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Javi Puado delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 82% lower cost (€10.0M vs €55.0M), with 0.30 goals per 90 at age 27. That's 171% of Álex Baena's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

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

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Álex Baena
AttackerSpain€55.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Javi Puado
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2030
G/900.30
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
vs Baena: €45M cheaper · 3y older · +0.12 G/90
87% match
€10.0M
#2
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Álex Berenguer
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain30yContract 2027
G/900.11
A/900.11
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Baena: €50M cheaper · 6y older · -0.06 G/90
87% match
€5.0M
#3
G
Germán Valera
Elche · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
G/900.19
A/900.19
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Baena: €50M cheaper
86% match
€5.0M
#4
A
Ander Barrenetxea
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2030
G/900.14
A/900.22
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
€18.0M
#5
T
Thiago Almada
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Argentina25yContract 2030
G/900.23
A/900.11
Link-up StrikerSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€20.0M
#6
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Franco Mastantuono
Real Madrid · La Liga
Argentina18yContract 2031
G/900.13
A/900.00
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€50.0M
#7
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Lucas Beltrán
Valencia · La Liga
Argentina25yContract 2026
G/900.09
A/900.18
Target Man
85% match
€8.0M
#8
V
Víctor Muñoz
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2030
G/900.13
A/900.13
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€5.0M
#9
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Aitor Ruibal
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain30yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.14
Complete Forward
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€4.0M
#10
R
Robert Navarro
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2030
G/900.61
A/900.10
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€6.0M
#11
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Joel Roca
Girona · La Liga
Spain20yContract 2029
G/900.26
A/900.09
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€5.0M
#12
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Thiago Fernández
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Argentina22y
G/900.00
A/900.27
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
85% match
€4.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Álex Baena?
The top alternatives to Álex Baena based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Javi Puado, Álex Berenguer, Germán Valera, Ander Barrenetxea, Thiago Almada. 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 Javi Puado (€10.0M), Álex Berenguer (€5.0M), Germán Valera (€5.0M). 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 Javi Puado (Spain, €10.0M); Álex Berenguer (Spain, €5.0M); Germán Valera (Spain, €5.0M); Ander Barrenetxea (Spain, €18.0M).
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.