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Best Alternatives to Borja Mayoral

Players most similar to Borja Mayoral (Attacker, €7.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Borja Mayoral

  1. 1.Mikel Oyarzabal85% DNA match·Real Sociedad€25.0M
  2. 2.Jorge de Frutos85% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€12.0M
  3. 3.Roberto Fernández84% DNA match·Espanyol€10.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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“A Complete Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Borja Mayoral by playing style are:

  • Mikel Oyarzabal(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.43 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).
  • Jorge de Frutos(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90).
  • Roberto Fernández(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Mikel Oyarzabal delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 233% premium over Borja Mayoral, with 0.52 goals per 90 at age 29. That's 134% of Borja Mayoral's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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AttackerSpain€7.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Mikel Oyarzabal
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.09
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Mayoral: €18M more expensive · +0.13 G/90
85% match
€25.0M
#2
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Jorge de Frutos
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2028
G/900.39
A/900.06
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€12.0M
#3
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Roberto Fernández
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2031
G/900.22
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Mayoral: 6y younger · -0.16 G/90
84% match
€10.0M
#4
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Abel Ruiz
Girona · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2029
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete Forward
84% match
€3.0M
#5
A
Akor Adams
Sevilla · La Liga
Nigeria26yContract 2029
G/900.48
A/900.08
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€5.5M
#6
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Tadeo Allende
Inter Miami · La Liga
Argentina27yContract 2030
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
84% match
€5.0M
#7
R
Raúl García
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2028
G/901.06
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€3.0M
#8
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Álvaro García
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Spain33yContract 2028
G/900.23
A/900.06
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€4.5M
#9
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Lucas Beltrán
Valencia · La Liga
Argentina25yContract 2026
G/900.09
A/900.18
Target Man
84% match
€8.0M
#10
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André Silva
Elche · La Liga
Portugal30yContract 2026
G/900.56
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€3.0M
#11
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Nico González
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Argentina28yContract 2026
G/900.26
A/900.00
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€24.0M
#12
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Gonzalo García
Real Madrid · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2030
G/900.51
A/900.17
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€15.0M
Compare head-to-head:Mayoral vs Oyarzabal →Mayoral vs Frutos →Mayoral vs Fernández →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Borja Mayoral?▼
The top alternatives to Borja Mayoral based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mikel Oyarzabal, Jorge de Frutos, Roberto Fernández, Abel Ruiz, Akor Adams. 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 Mayoral in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Borja Mayoral in 2026 include Mikel Oyarzabal (€25.0M), Jorge de Frutos (€12.0M), Roberto Fernández (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Borja Mayoral play and who plays similarly?▼
Borja Mayoral plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain, €25.0M); Jorge de Frutos (Spain, €12.0M); Roberto Fernández (Spain, €10.0M); 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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