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Celta de Vigo· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Borja Iglesias

Centre ForwardSpain33y€3.0MFull profile →

PoacherProlific

0.66G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 1,902 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

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 Borja Iglesias

Raúl García85% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €3.0M
André Silva85% match
Elche · La Liga · €3.0M
Rafa Mir85% match
Elche · La Liga · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlific

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.66 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Borja Iglesias:

Raúl García(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.62 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
André Silva(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90).
Rafa Mir(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.42 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Raúl García

Osasuna · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2028

G/900.62

A/900.09

Target ManProlificSteady form

vs Iglesias: 8y younger

85% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Borja Iglesias?▼

The top alternatives to Borja Iglesias based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Raúl García, André Silva, Rafa Mir, Abel Ruiz, Toni Martínez. 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 Borja Iglesias in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Borja Iglesias in 2026 include Raúl García (€3.0M), André Silva (€3.0M), Rafa Mir (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Borja Iglesias play and who plays similarly?▼

Borja Iglesias plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Raúl García (Spain, €3.0M); André Silva (Portugal, €3.0M); Rafa Mir (Spain, €4.0M); Abel Ruiz (Spain, €3.0M).

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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