AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Álex Cardero
Players most similar to Álex Cardero (Midfielder, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Álex Cardero
- 1.Luka Tunjic99% DNA match·Fortuna Sittard
- 2.Aarón Ochoa98% DNA match·Málaga
- 3.Svit Seslar98% DNA match·Eyüpspor
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
CreatorCreativeSmall Sample
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 613 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Álex Cardero by playing style are:
- Luka Tunjic(99% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.76 big chances/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 472 minutes of playing time this season.
- Aarón Ochoa(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.55 assists/90), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90).
- Svit Seslar(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Luka Tunjic
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Bosnia and Herzegovina20yContract 2026
KP/900.71
G/900.47
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stablevs Cardero: 2y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Aarón Ochoa
Málaga · La Liga
Spain19yContract 2029
KP/903.94
G/900.14
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Cardero: 3y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Svit Seslar
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Slovenia24y
KP/901.30
G/900.16
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Cardero: 2y older
98% match
N/A
#4
G
Gustavo Klismahn
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
KP/901.49
G/900.09
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
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Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa
AVS · Liga Portugal
Portugal30yContract 2027
KP/901.95
G/900.14
CreatorCreative
98% match
N/A
#6
M
Martín Fernández Benítez
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Uruguay22yContract 2026
KP/901.49
G/900.11
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#7
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Boris van Schuppen
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
KP/901.21
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#8
B
Benjamin Zjajo
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark25y
KP/900.85
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#9
R
Romain Faivre
Auxerre · Ligue 1
France27yContract 2026
KP/900.38
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
98% match
€5.0M
#10
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Iván Corralejo
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain19y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
98% match
N/A
#11
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İsmail Köybaşı
Göztepe · Super Lig
Turkey36y
KP/901.95
G/900.22
CreatorCreative
98% match
N/A
#12
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Samuel Justo
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
KP/901.37
G/900.15
CreatorSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Álex Cardero?▼
The top alternatives to Álex Cardero based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luka Tunjic, Aarón Ochoa, Svit Seslar, Gustavo Klismahn, Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa. 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 Cardero in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Álex Cardero in 2026 include Luka Tunjic (N/A), Aarón Ochoa (N/A), Svit Seslar (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Álex Cardero play and who plays similarly?▼
Álex Cardero plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luka Tunjic (Bosnia and Herzegovina, N/A); Aarón Ochoa (Spain, N/A); Svit Seslar (Slovenia, N/A); Gustavo Klismahn (Brazil, 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.