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Best Alternatives to Carlos Cuesta

Players most similar to Carlos Cuesta (Defender, €7.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Carlos Cuesta

  1. 1.Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson99% DNA match·Fredericia
  2. 2.Adamo Nagalo99% DNA match·Konyaspor€7.0M
  3. 3.Stephen Mfuni98% DNA match·Watford

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 Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Carlos Cuesta by playing style are:

  • Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson(99% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Adamo Nagalo(99% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (70% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.9/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 597 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Stephen Mfuni(98% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.40 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (71% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Adamo Nagalo delivers 99% of the same playing style, with 1.21 tackles won per 90 at age 23.

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

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Carlos Cuesta
DefenderColombia€7.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson
Fredericia · Superliga
Iceland20y
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable
vs Cuesta: 7y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
vs Cuesta: 4y younger
99% match
€7.0M
#3
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Stephen Mfuni
Watford · Premier League
England18yContract 2026
Tkl/902.68
KP/900.54
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
vs Cuesta: 9y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
N/A
#5
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Friedrich Müller
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany20y
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
98% match
N/A
#6
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Or Israelov
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Israel21y
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
98% match
N/A
#7
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Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.45
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
98% match
N/A
#8
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Anders Dahl
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/902.31
KP/901.42
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
98% match
N/A
#9
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Erik Nissen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
98% match
N/A
#10
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Cornelius Olsson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
N/A
#11
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
98% match
N/A
#12
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Paul Scholl
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany19y
Tkl/901.19
KP/901.02
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
98% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Carlos Cuesta?
The top alternatives to Carlos Cuesta based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson, Adamo Nagalo, Stephen Mfuni, Max Bruns, Friedrich Müller. 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 Carlos Cuesta in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Carlos Cuesta in 2026 include Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson (N/A), Adamo Nagalo (€7.0M), Stephen Mfuni (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Carlos Cuesta play and who plays similarly?
Carlos Cuesta plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Daníel Freyr Kristjánsson (Iceland, N/A); Adamo Nagalo (Ivory Coast, €7.0M); Stephen Mfuni (England, N/A); Max Bruns (Netherlands, N/A).
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.