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Universitario· 2020 · Club Friendlies 3 · FULL

Best Alternatives to Andy Polo

AttackerPeru31y€2.3MFull profile →

Link-up Striker

0.00G/90

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Based on 959 min · 2020 · Club Friendlies 3 · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Club Friendlies 3 peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Andy Polo

Pablo Durán84% match
Celta de Vigo · La Liga · €4.0M
Isi Palazón84% match
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Link-up Striker

Polo is a deceptive hybrid attacker who functions less like a traditional goal-threat and more like a high-volume tactical engine operating from advanced areas. While many forwards in Tier C rely on erratic bursts of pace, Polo dominates through elite ball retention and an 87% pass accuracy that places him in the top 10% of his peers. The data reveals a fascinating paradox: despite being an attacker, his most elite traits are defensive and structural, evidenced by a top-decile interception rate and a robust 50.7% duel win rate. The three closest DNA matches to Andy Polo:

Pablo Durán(84% match) — A Forward.
Isi Palazón(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).
Santiago Pierotti(83% match) — A Forward. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.7 dispossessed/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Pablo Durán

Celta de Vigo · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2027

G/900.13

A/900.13

Out of form ↓

vs Polo: 6y younger · +0.13 G/90

84% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Andy Polo?▼

The top alternatives to Andy Polo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pablo Durán, Isi Palazón, Santiago Pierotti, Mateo Joseph, Peque Fernández. 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 Andy Polo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Andy Polo in 2026 include Pablo Durán (€4.0M), Isi Palazón (€3.0M), Santiago Pierotti (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Andy Polo play and who plays similarly?▼

Andy Polo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pablo Durán (Spain, €4.0M); Isi Palazón (Spain, €3.0M); Santiago Pierotti (Argentina, €3.5M); Mateo Joseph (England, €3.5M).

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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