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Best Alternatives to Borja Sainz

Players most similar to Borja Sainz (Attacker, €23.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Borja Sainz

  1. 1.João Marques86% DNA match·Casa Pia€3.5M
  2. 2.Gabri Martínez85% DNA match·Sporting Braga€3.5M
  3. 3.Rafa Silva85% DNA match·Benfica€5.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

Ball RecoveriesTop 7%
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“A Inside Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90). The three most similar players to Borja Sainz by playing style are:

  • João Marques(86% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 588 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Gabri Martínez(85% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Rafa Silva(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (2.7/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

João Marques delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 85% lower cost (€3.5M vs €23.0M), with 0.18 goals per 90 at age 24. That's 63% of Borja Sainz'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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Borja Sainz
AttackerSpain€23.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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João Marques
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal24yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.18
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Sainz: €20M cheaper · -0.11 G/90
86% match
€3.5M
#2
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Gabri Martínez
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Spain23yContract 2029
G/900.07
A/900.21
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Sainz: €20M cheaper · 2y younger · -0.22 G/90
85% match
€3.5M
#3
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Rafa Silva
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Portugal32yContract 2027
G/900.42
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Sainz: €18M cheaper · 7y older · +0.13 G/90
85% match
€5.0M
#4
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Óscar Perea
AVS · Liga Portugal
Colombia20y
G/900.14
A/900.00
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€5.2M
#5
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Ricardo Horta
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Portugal31yContract 2028
G/900.65
A/900.17
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€10.0M
#6
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Ivan Cavaleiro
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Angola32y
G/900.21
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€11.8M
#7
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Luis Suárez
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Colombia28yContract 2030
G/900.93
A/900.21
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€22.0M
#8
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Wesley Saïd
Lens · Ligue 1
France31yContract 2026
G/900.20
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€8.0M
#9
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Francisco Trincão
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2027
G/900.23
A/900.36
Complete Forward
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€35.0M
#10
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Gianluca Prestianni
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Argentina20yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.30
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€12.0M
#11
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William Gomes
Porto · Liga Portugal
Brazil20yContract 2029
G/900.67
A/900.08
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€20.0M
#12
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Lucas João
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Angola32y
G/900.00
A/900.36
Target ManSmall Sample
84% match
€5.4M
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Borja Sainz?▼
The top alternatives to Borja Sainz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: João Marques, Gabri Martínez, Rafa Silva, Óscar Perea, Ricardo Horta. 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 Sainz in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Borja Sainz in 2026 include João Marques (€3.5M), Gabri Martínez (€3.5M), Rafa Silva (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Borja Sainz play and who plays similarly?▼
Borja Sainz plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include João Marques (Portugal, €3.5M); Gabri Martínez (Spain, €3.5M); Rafa Silva (Portugal, €5.0M); Óscar Perea (Colombia, €5.2M).
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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