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Best Alternatives to D. Sarmiento

Players most similar to D. Sarmiento (Attacker, €5.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to D. Sarmiento

  1. 1.Thiago Almada86% DNA match·Atlético Madrid€20.0M
  2. 2.Hugo Álvarez85% DNA match·Celta de Vigo€8.0M
  3. 3.Peque Fernández84% DNA match·Sevilla€3.5M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Ball RecoveriesTop 8%
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“A Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 831 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to D. Sarmiento by playing style are:

  • Thiago Almada(86% match) — A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 790 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Hugo Álvarez(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy).
  • Peque Fernández(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (4.6/90). Note: this profile is based on 760 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Thiago Almada delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 300% premium over D. Sarmiento, with 0.23 goals per 90 at age 25. That's 211% of D. Sarmiento's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
D. Sarmiento
AttackerArgentina€5.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Thiago Almada
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Argentina25yContract 2030
G/900.23
A/900.11
Link-up StrikerSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Sarmiento: €15M more expensive · 2y older · +0.12 G/90
86% match
€20.0M
#2
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Hugo Álvarez
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2028
G/900.37
A/900.09
Inside Forward
Last 5: → Stable
vs Sarmiento: +0.26 G/90
85% match
€8.0M
#3
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Peque Fernández
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Sarmiento: +0.13 G/90
84% match
€3.5M
#4
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Thiago Fernández
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Argentina22y
G/900.00
A/900.27
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
84% match
€4.5M
#5
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Martín Satriano
Getafe · La Liga
Uruguay25yContract 2026
G/900.26
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€6.0M
#6
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Cucho Hernández
Real Betis · La Liga
Colombia27yContract 2030
G/900.44
A/900.13
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€18.0M
#7
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Nathan Tella
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Nigeria26yContract 2028
G/900.45
A/900.89
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
84% match
€15.0M
#8
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Romain Del Castillo
Brest · Ligue 1
France30yContract 2027
G/900.42
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€7.0M
#9
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Luís Guilherme
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Brazil20yContract 2030
G/900.15
A/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€12.0M
#10
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Gianluca Prestianni
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Argentina20yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.30
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€12.0M
#11
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Matías Fernández-Pardo
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1
Belgium21yContract 2029
G/900.16
A/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€10.0M
#12
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Julián Alvarez
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Argentina26yContract 2030
G/900.47
A/900.17
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€100.0M
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to D. Sarmiento?▼
The top alternatives to D. Sarmiento based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thiago Almada, Hugo Álvarez, Peque Fernández, Thiago Fernández, Martín Satriano. 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 D. Sarmiento in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to D. Sarmiento in 2026 include Thiago Almada (€20.0M), Hugo Álvarez (€8.0M), Peque Fernández (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does D. Sarmiento play and who plays similarly?▼
D. Sarmiento plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thiago Almada (Argentina, €20.0M); Hugo Álvarez (Spain, €8.0M); Peque Fernández (Spain, €3.5M); Thiago Fernández (Argentina, €4.5M).
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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