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Tigres UANL· 2025/2026 · Liga MX · FULL

Best Alternatives to Diego Lainez

Right WingMexico26y€7.0MFull profile →

0.22G/90

0.22A/90

Based on 2,958 min · 2025/2026 · Liga MX · 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 Diego Lainez

Florian Thauvin84% match
Lens · Ligue 1 · €5.0M
Nicolas Pépé84% match
Villarreal · La Liga · €6.0M
Tajon Buchanan83% match
Villarreal · La Liga · €10.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Diego Lainez:

Florian Thauvin(84% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90).
Nicolas Pépé(84% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90).
Tajon Buchanan(83% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Florian Thauvin

Lens · Ligue 1

France33yContract 2028

G/900.41

A/900.23

Inside ForwardProlificIn form ↑

vs Lainez: 7y older · +0.20 G/90

84% match

€5.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Diego Lainez?▼

The top alternatives to Diego Lainez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Florian Thauvin, Nicolas Pépé, Tajon Buchanan, Nathan Tella, Jofre Carreras. 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 Diego Lainez in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Diego Lainez in 2026 include Florian Thauvin (€5.0M), Nicolas Pépé (€6.0M), Tajon Buchanan (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Diego Lainez play and who plays similarly?▼

Diego Lainez plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Florian Thauvin (France, €5.0M); Nicolas Pépé (Ivory Coast, €6.0M); Tajon Buchanan (Canada, €10.0M); Nathan Tella (Nigeria, €15.0M).

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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