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Seattle Sounders· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Cristian Roldán

Central MidfieldUnited States31yN/AFull profile →

Metronome

0.82KP/90

0.41G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 954 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

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

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Top 3 alternatives to Cristian Roldán

Gavi99% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €40.0M
Douglas Luiz97% match
Aston Villa · Premier League · €25.0M
Exequiel Palacios97% match
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga · €30.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Metronome

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (87 touches/90), switches play with precision (5.0 long balls/90, 67% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Cristian Roldán:

Gavi(99% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.2/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Douglas Luiz(97% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (82 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Exequiel Palacios(97% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in possession (97 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (111 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.7/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

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Cristian Roldán

MidfielderUnited StatesMajor League SoccerN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gavi

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Spain21yContract 2030

KP/901.25

G/900.00

MetronomeDefensiveSteady form

vs Roldán: 10y younger

99% match

€40.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Cristian Roldán?▼

The top alternatives to Cristian Roldán based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gavi, Douglas Luiz, Exequiel Palacios, Thiago Pitarch, James Ward-Prowse. 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 Cristian Roldán in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Cristian Roldán in 2026 include Gavi (€40.0M), Douglas Luiz (€25.0M), Exequiel Palacios (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Cristian Roldán play and who plays similarly?▼

Cristian Roldán plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gavi (Spain, €40.0M); Douglas Luiz (Brazil, €25.0M); Exequiel Palacios (Argentina, €30.0M); Thiago Pitarch (Spain, 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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