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Real Madrid· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Daniel Carvajal

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Active Full-Back

1.57Tkl/90

1.01KP/90

Based on 976 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.

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Top 3 alternatives to Daniel Carvajal

Omar El Hilali80% match
Espanyol · La Liga · €15.0M
Juanlu Sánchez80% match
Sevilla · La Liga · €15.0M
Sergio Carreira85% match
Celta de Vigo · La Liga · €6.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Daniel Carvajal :

Omar El Hilali(80% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.6/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Juanlu Sánchez(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Sergio Carreira(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and central to possession (71 touches/90).

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Omar El Hilali

Espanyol · La Liga

Morocco22yContract 2027

Tkl/902.37

KP/900.56

Steady form

vs Carvajal : €9M more expensive · 12y younger

80% match

€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Daniel Carvajal ?▼

The top alternatives to Daniel Carvajal based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Omar El Hilali, Juanlu Sánchez, Sergio Carreira, Jules Koundé, Carlos Puga. 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 Daniel Carvajal in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Daniel Carvajal in 2026 include Omar El Hilali (€15.0M), Juanlu Sánchez (€15.0M), Sergio Carreira (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Daniel Carvajal play and who plays similarly?▼

Daniel Carvajal plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Omar El Hilali (Morocco, €15.0M); Juanlu Sánchez (Spain, €15.0M); Sergio Carreira (Spain, €6.0M); Jules Koundé (France, €65.0M).

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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