AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Adrián Pica
Players most similar to Adrián Pica (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Adrián Pica
- 1.Manu Hernando89% DNA match·Racing Santander
- 2.Nacho Martínez86% DNA match·FC Cartagena
- 3.Eduardo Mancha86% DNA match·Buriram United
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Reading DefenderAerialSmall Sample
A. Hernández Hernández is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. The three most similar players to Adrián Pica by playing style are:
- Manu Hernando(89% match) — José Manuel Hernando Riol is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
- 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). Note: this profile is based on 702 minutes of playing time this season.
- Eduardo Mancha(86% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).
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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Manu Hernando
Racing Santander · Liga Portugal
Spain27y
Tkl/900.23
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Pica: 3y older
89% match
N/A
#2
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Nacho Martínez
FC Cartagena · La Liga
Spain37y
Tkl/902.31
KP/900.64
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
vs Pica: 13y older
86% match
N/A
#3
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Eduardo Mancha
Buriram United · Liga Portugal
Brazil30y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.00
Reading Defender
vs Pica: 6y older
86% match
N/A
#4
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Abdoulaye Bamba
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast36yContract 2026
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderAerial
85% match
N/A
#5
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Ari Leifsson
Kolding IF · Superliga
Iceland28y
Tkl/901.07
KP/900.14
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#6
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Sylian Mokono
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands27y
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
86% match
N/A
#7
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Neville Ogidi Nwankwo
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
Tkl/901.76
KP/900.30
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
N/A
#8
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Jano ter Horst
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/901.88
KP/901.32
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#9
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Yousri el Anbri
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands20yContract 2027
Tkl/902.16
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
86% match
N/A
#10
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Abdullah Şahindere
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Turkey22yContract 2026
Tkl/902.62
KP/900.50
Reading DefenderAerial
86% match
N/A
#11
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Alejandro Benítez
Lucena · La Liga
Spain25y
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.50
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
86% match
N/A
#12
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Ji-soo Kim
Kaiserslautern · Bundesliga
South Korea21yContract 2026
Tkl/900.82
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
N/A
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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: Manu Hernando, Nacho Martínez, Eduardo Mancha, Abdoulaye Bamba, Ari Leifsson. 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 Manu Hernando (N/A), Nacho Martínez (N/A), Eduardo Mancha (N/A). 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 Manu Hernando (Spain, N/A); Nacho Martínez (Spain, N/A); Eduardo Mancha (Brazil, N/A); Abdoulaye Bamba (Ivory Coast, 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.