⬡ AI DNA · Live season

Almería· 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · FULL

Best Alternatives to Daijiro Chirino

DefenderCuraçao24y€1.5MFull profile →

Solid Defender

2.39Tkl/90

0.64KP/90

Based on 2,375 min · 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · FULL

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 Copa Del Rey peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

DNA matchDNA style match · see league & value below

Top 3 alternatives to Daijiro Chirino

Abel Bretones82% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €3.5M
Ruben Aguilar81% match
Lens · Ligue 1 · €3.0M

Next: turn this shortlist into a card or a lineup.

Make Chirino's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓

Intelligence Verdict

GoalsTop 5%

???Bottom 1%

“A Solid Defender....”

See Full Verdict + Share Card →

Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.0/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Daijiro Chirino:

Abel Bretones(82% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Ruben Aguilar(81% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Jorge Herrando(81% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Make card →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Abel Bretones

Osasuna · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2029

Tkl/901.82

KP/900.72

Solid DefenderSteady form

82% match

€3.5M

Compare Chirino vs Bretones →

Ask about replacements for Chirino

Same DNA shortlist as above — budget fit, who to avoid, or why the top match works.

Knows 56,883 players. Knows 3,481 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Daijiro Chirino?▼

The top alternatives to Daijiro Chirino based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Abel Bretones, Ruben Aguilar, Jorge Herrando, Joan Martínez, Adama Boiro. 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 Daijiro Chirino in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Daijiro Chirino in 2026 include Abel Bretones (€3.5M), Ruben Aguilar (€3.0M), Jorge Herrando (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Daijiro Chirino play and who plays similarly?▼

Daijiro Chirino plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Abel Bretones (Spain, €3.5M); Ruben Aguilar (France, €3.0M); Jorge Herrando (Spain, €3.5M); Joan Martínez (Spain, €3.0M).

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.

← Back to Daijiro Chirino's profile·Browse all players