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FC Midtjylland· 2025/2026 · Superliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Denil Castillo

MidfielderEcuador22y€4.0MFull profile →

Creator

0.75KP/90

0.09G/90

0.09A/90

Based on 1,128 min · 2025/2026 · Superliga · 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 Denil Castillo

Nicolai Vallys84% match
Brøndby IF · Superliga · €3.0M
S. Opoku82% match
Hillerød · Superliga
Mylian Jiménez81% match
ADO Den Haag · Superliga

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Playing Style Analysis

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Denil Castillo is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.32 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90). The three closest DNA matches to Denil Castillo:

Nicolai Vallys(84% match) — Nicolai Vallys is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.
S. Opoku(82% match) — Solomon Opoku is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.
Mylian Jiménez(81% match) — Mylian Jimenez is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nicolai Vallys

Brøndby IF · Superliga

Denmark29yContract 2026

KP/901.52

G/900.40

CreatorOut of form ↓

vs Castillo: 7y older

84% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Denil Castillo?▼

The top alternatives to Denil Castillo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nicolai Vallys, S. Opoku, Mylian Jiménez, Bror Blume Jensen, O. Klitten. 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 Denil Castillo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Denil Castillo in 2026 include Nicolai Vallys (€3.0M), S. Opoku (N/A), Mylian 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 Denil Castillo play and who plays similarly?▼

Denil Castillo plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nicolai Vallys (Denmark, €3.0M); S. Opoku (Denmark, N/A); Mylian Jiménez (Netherlands, N/A); Bror Blume Jensen (Denmark, 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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