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Best Alternatives to Carlos Espí

Centre ForwardSpain20yN/AFull profile →
Complete ForwardProlific
0.74G/90
0.00A/90

Based on 1,339 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.

DNA matchPrioritizes La Liga & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Carlos Espí

  1. Umar Sadiq95% match

    Valencia · La Liga · €4.0M

  2. Kylian Mbappé76% match

    Real Madrid · La Liga · €200.0M

  3. Julián Alvarez76% match

    Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €100.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.74 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Carlos Espí:

  • Umar Sadiq(95% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90).
  • Kylian Mbappé(76% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (5.0 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.86 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.7/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and top 10% scorer in the league.
  • Julián Alvarez(76% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90).

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AttackerSpainLa LigaN/A
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Umar Sadiq

Valencia · La Liga

Nigeria29yContract 2028
G/900.40
A/900.20
Target ManProlificIn form ↑

vs Espí: 9y older · -0.34 G/90

95% match
€4.0M
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#2
K
Kylian Mbappé

Real Madrid · La Liga

France27yContract 2029
G/900.86
A/900.17
Dynamic ForwardProlificOut of form ↓

vs Espí: 7y older · +0.12 G/90

76% match
€200.0M
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#3
J
Julián Alvarez

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Argentina26yContract 2030
G/900.38
A/900.19
Complete ForwardIn form ↑

vs Espí: 6y older · -0.35 G/90

76% match
€100.0M
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#4
F
Ferran Torres

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Spain26yContract 2027
G/900.73
A/900.09
PoacherProlificSteady form
76% match
€50.0M
#5
G
Georges Mikautadze

Villarreal · La Liga

Georgia25yContract 2031
G/900.58
A/900.27
PoacherProlificIn form ↑
76% match
€28.0M
#6
M
Mikel Oyarzabal

Real Sociedad · La Liga

Spain29yContract 2028
G/900.48
A/900.14
Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓
76% match
€25.0M
#7
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Alexander Sørloth

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Norway30yContract 2028
G/900.55
A/900.00
Target ManProlificOut of form ↓
76% match
€20.0M
#8
C
Cucho Hernández

Real Betis · La Liga

Colombia27yContract 2030
G/900.38
A/900.10
Complete ForwardIn form ↑
76% match
€18.0M
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#9
G
Gonzalo García

Real Madrid · La Liga

Spain22yContract 2030
G/900.56
A/900.09
PoacherProlificSteady form
76% match
€15.0M
#10
K
Keyan Varela

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Portugal20yContract 2028
G/900.39
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#11
C
Charles-Jesaja Herrmann

FC Bocholt · Bundesliga

Germany26y
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#12
N
Nicolas Jackson

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

Senegal24yContract 2026
G/900.72
A/900.09
Complete ForwardProlificSteady form
95% match
€45.0M
#13
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Luca Schuler

Hertha BSC · Bundesliga

Germany27y
G/900.54
A/900.00
Target ManProlificOut of form ↓
98% match
N/A
#14
J
Jason Ceka

Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga

Germany26y
G/900.23
A/900.08
Steady form
96% match
N/A
#15
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Jeh

Göztepe · Super Lig

Brazil26y
G/900.38
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall SampleIn form ↑
97% match
N/A
#16
N
Nils Eggens

FC Groningen · Eredivisie

21yContract 2026
G/900.59
A/900.00
Target ManProlificOut of form ↓
97% match
N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Carlos Espí?▼
The top alternatives to Carlos Espí based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Umar Sadiq, Kylian Mbappé, Julián Alvarez, Ferran Torres, Georges Mikautadze. 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 Espí in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Carlos Espí in 2026 include Umar Sadiq (€4.0M), Kylian Mbappé (€200.0M), Julián Alvarez (€100.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Carlos Espí play and who plays similarly?▼
Carlos Espí plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Umar Sadiq (Nigeria, €4.0M); Kylian Mbappé (France, €200.0M); Julián Alvarez (Argentina, €100.0M); Ferran Torres (Spain, €50.0M).
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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