AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ahmed Castelo
Players most similar to Ahmed Castelo (Defender, €209K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ahmed Castelo
- 1.Veysel Sarı100% DNA match·Antalyaspor
- 2.Dimitrios Goutas100% DNA match·Gençlerbirliği
- 3.Anıl Yiğit Çınar100% DNA match·Fatih Karagümrük
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
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“A Physical Stopper....”
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Physical StopperAerial
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (69% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (9.6/90). The three most similar players to Ahmed Castelo by playing style are:
- Veysel Sarı(100% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.2/90).
- Dimitrios Goutas(100% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (73% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.8/90).
- Anıl Yiğit Çınar(100% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), dominant in the air (3.8 aerials won/90, 74%) and uses long balls frequently (6.4/90).
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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Veysel Sarı
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey37yContract 2026
Tkl/901.76
KP/900.24
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Castelo: 11y older
100% match
N/A
#2
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Dimitrios Goutas
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Greece32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.06
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Castelo: 6y older
100% match
N/A
#3
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Anıl Yiğit Çınar
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Turkey22y
Tkl/901.16
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Castelo: 4y younger
100% match
N/A
#4
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Léo Santos
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Brazil27y
Tkl/900.82
KP/900.38
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#5
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Marvin Adolphe Fabrice Elimbi Gilbert
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
France23yContract 2028
Tkl/900.96
KP/900.23
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#6
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Nacho Rodríguez
Liverpool · Liga Portugal
Uruguay22y
Tkl/901.35
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
99% match
N/A
#7
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João Goulart
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
Tkl/901.28
KP/900.15
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#8
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Leopold Wurm
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany20y
Tkl/902.38
KP/900.30
Physical StopperAerial
99% match
N/A
#9
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H. Bonnesen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark25y
Tkl/901.89
KP/900.04
Physical StopperAerial
99% match
N/A
#10
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Simon Scherder
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany33y
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.42
Physical Stopper
99% match
N/A
#11
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Owen Renfrum
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.32
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#12
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Hasan Kuruçay
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
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Ask AI about Ahmed Castelo →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Ahmed Castelo?▼
The top alternatives to Ahmed Castelo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Veysel Sarı, Dimitrios Goutas, Anıl Yiğit Çınar, Léo Santos, Marvin Adolphe Fabrice Elimbi Gilbert. 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 Ahmed Castelo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ahmed Castelo in 2026 include Veysel Sarı (N/A), Dimitrios Goutas (N/A), Anıl Yiğit Çınar (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ahmed Castelo play and who plays similarly?▼
Ahmed Castelo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Veysel Sarı (Turkey, N/A); Dimitrios Goutas (Greece, N/A); Anıl Yiğit Çınar (Turkey, N/A); Léo Santos (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.