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Boca Juniors· 2025 · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · FULL

Best Alternatives to Alan Velasco

Left WingArgentina23y€2.8MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.53G/90

0.27A/90

Based on 1,149 min · 2025 · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · FULL

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 Alan Velasco

Joel Roca80% match
Girona · La Liga · €6.0M
Wesley80% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €5.0M
Thiago Almada82% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €20.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Alan Velasco :

Joel Roca(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90).
Wesley(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.2/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).
Thiago Almada(82% match) — A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Joel Roca

Girona · La Liga

Spain21yContract 2029

G/900.18

A/900.06

Inside ForwardDribblerOut of form ↓

vs Velasco : 2y younger · -0.35 G/90

80% match

€6.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Alan Velasco ?▼

The top alternatives to Alan Velasco based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joel Roca, Wesley, Thiago Almada, Bryan Zaragoza, Hugo Álvarez. 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 Alan Velasco in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Alan Velasco in 2026 include Joel Roca (€6.0M), Wesley (€5.0M), Thiago Almada (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Alan Velasco play and who plays similarly?▼

Alan Velasco plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joel Roca (Spain, €6.0M); Wesley (Brazil, €5.0M); Thiago Almada (Argentina, €20.0M); Bryan Zaragoza (Spain, €10.0M).

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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