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Deportivo Alavés· 2024/2025 · La Liga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Adrián Pica

DefenderSpain24yN/AFull profile →

Reading DefenderAerialSmall Sample

1.45Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 496 min · 2024/2025 · La Liga · 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 Adrián Pica

Nacho Martínez86% match
FC Cartagena · La Liga
Alejandro Benítez86% match
Lucena · La Liga
Pau Cubarsí76% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €80.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading DefenderAerialSmall Sample

A. Hernández Hernández is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. The three closest DNA matches to Adrián Pica:

Nacho Martínez(86% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (2.7 interceptions/90).
Alejandro Benítez(86% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Pau Cubarsí(76% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (92 passes/90) and central to possession (102 touches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nacho Martínez

FC Cartagena · La Liga

Spain37y

Tkl/902.31

KP/900.64

Reading DefenderSmall Sample

vs Pica: 13y older

86% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Adrián Pica?▼

The top alternatives to Adrián Pica based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nacho Martínez, Alejandro Benítez, Pau Cubarsí, Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold . 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 Adrián Pica in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Adrián Pica in 2026 include Nacho Martínez (N/A), Alejandro Benítez (N/A), Pau Cubarsí (€80.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Adrián Pica play and who plays similarly?▼

Adrián Pica plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nacho Martínez (Spain, N/A); Alejandro Benítez (Spain, N/A); Pau Cubarsí (Spain, €80.0M); Dean Huijsen (Spain, €70.0M).

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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