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Mexico· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to César Montes

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Reading Defender

0.88Tkl/90

0.27KP/90

Based on 2,970 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Russian Cup peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to César Montes

Jorge Cabello87% match
Levante · La Liga
Leopold Wurm85% match
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Emmanuel Biumla

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading Defender

César Jasib Montes Castro is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to César Montes:

Jorge Cabello(87% match) — Jorge Cabello Trujillo is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels.
Leopold Wurm(85% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.3/90).
Emmanuel Biumla(85% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Levante · La Liga

Aerial DefenderSteady form

vs Montes: 7y younger

87% match

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Who are the best alternatives to César Montes?▼

The top alternatives to César Montes based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jorge Cabello, Leopold Wurm, Emmanuel Biumla, Ivanildo Fernandes, Owen Renfrum. 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 César Montes in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to César Montes in 2026 include Jorge Cabello (N/A), Leopold Wurm (N/A), Emmanuel Biumla (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does César Montes play and who plays similarly?▼

César Montes plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jorge Cabello (Spain, N/A); Leopold Wurm (Germany, N/A); Emmanuel Biumla (France, N/A); Ivanildo Fernandes (Cape Verde, 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.

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