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Atlético Baleares· 2020/2021 · La Liga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Carlos Julio Martínez

DefenderDominican Republic32yN/AFull profile →

Reading Defender

2.16Tkl/90

0.58KP/90

Based on 1,082 min · 2020/2021 · La Liga · FULL

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 Carlos Julio Martínez

Alejandro Benítez95% match
Lucena · La Liga
Pelayo Fernández95% match
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga · €3.5M
Javi Jiménez94% match
UD Ibiza · La Liga

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading Defender

A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (3.3 interceptions/90). The three closest DNA matches to Carlos Julio Martínez:

Alejandro Benítez(95% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Pelayo Fernández(95% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), uses long balls frequently (6.6/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Javi Jiménez(94% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90).

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Comparison Base

Carlos Julio Martínez

DefenderDominican RepublicLa LigaN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Lucena · La Liga

Reading DefenderSmall Sample

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95% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Carlos Julio Martínez?▼

The top alternatives to Carlos Julio Martínez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alejandro Benítez, Pelayo Fernández, Javi Jiménez, Pau Cubarsí, Dean Huijsen. 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 Julio Martínez in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Carlos Julio Martínez in 2026 include Alejandro Benítez (N/A), Pelayo Fernández (€3.5M), Javi Jiménez (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 Julio Martínez play and who plays similarly?▼

Carlos Julio Martínez plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alejandro Benítez (Spain, N/A); Pelayo Fernández (Spain, €3.5M); Javi Jiménez (Spain, N/A); Pau Cubarsí (Spain, €80.0M).

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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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