Best Alternatives to Cristián Borja

Top 3 Alternatives to Cristián Borja

1. 1.Gabriel Suazo83% DNA match·Sevilla€7.0M
2. 2.Souffian El Karouani82% DNA match·FC Utrecht
3. 3.Álex Moreno82% DNA match·Girona€3.5M

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

Playing Style Analysis

Borja functions as a high-precision launchpad from the left flank, blending elite ball retention with a creative output that belies his defensive designation in Liga MX. While his 47.4 passes per 90 suggest a standard involvement level, his 91.9% accuracy—placing him in the top 20% of the league—reveals a player who refuses to waste possession, a rare trait for a marauding fullback. He is not merely a recycler; his 1.06 key passes per 90 indicate a genuine architect’s vision. The three most similar players to Cristián Borja by playing style are:

• Gabriel Suazo(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.8 successful tackles/90), central to possession (73 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
• Souffian El Karouani(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90), delivers dangerous crosses (3.3 accurate crosses/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
• Álex Moreno(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90).

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