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Antwerp· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Anthony Valencia

Right WingEcuador22y€1.5MFull profile →

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

0.27G/90

0.14A/90

Based on 1,322 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · 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 Anthony Valencia

Jofre Carreras84% match
Espanyol · La Liga · €3.0M
Grady Diangana84% match
Elche · La Liga · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Anthony Valencia:

Jofre Carreras(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90).
Grady Diangana(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90).
Jones El-Abdellaoui(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jofre Carreras

Espanyol · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2029

G/900.00

A/900.00

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

vs Valencia: 3y older · -0.27 G/90

84% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Anthony Valencia?▼

The top alternatives to Anthony Valencia based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jofre Carreras, Grady Diangana, Jones El-Abdellaoui, Ilan Kebbal, Amario Cozier-Duberry. 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 Anthony Valencia in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Anthony Valencia in 2026 include Jofre Carreras (€3.0M), Grady Diangana (€3.5M), Jones El-Abdellaoui (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Anthony Valencia play and who plays similarly?▼

Anthony Valencia plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jofre Carreras (Spain, €3.0M); Grady Diangana (England, €3.5M); Jones El-Abdellaoui (Norway, €4.0M); Ilan Kebbal (Algeria, €12.0M).

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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