AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Diego Valoyes
Players most similar to Diego Valoyes (Attacker, €7.8M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Diego Valoyes
- 1.Germán Valera83% DNA match·Elche€5.0M
- 2.Thiago Fernández83% DNA match·Real Oviedo€4.5M
- 3.Nico González83% DNA match·Atlético Madrid€24.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
DribblesTop 1%
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“A Forward....”
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Small Sample
A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.53 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Diego Valoyes by playing style are:
- Germán Valera(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.3/90).
- Thiago Fernández(83% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.37 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.8/90). Note: this profile is based on 486 minutes of playing time this season.
- Nico González(83% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.4 aerials won/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Germán Valera delivers 83% of the same playing style, at 36% lower cost (€5.0M vs €7.8M), with 0.19 goals per 90 at age 24.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Germán Valera
Elche · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
G/900.19
A/900.19
vs Valoyes: 5y younger
83% match
€5.0M
#2
T
Thiago Fernández
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Argentina22y
G/900.00
A/900.27
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
vs Valoyes: 7y younger
83% match
€4.5M
#3
N
Nico González
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Argentina28yContract 2026
G/900.26
A/900.00
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Valoyes: €16M more expensive
83% match
€24.0M
#4
C
Cucho Hernández
Real Betis · La Liga
Colombia27yContract 2030
G/900.44
A/900.13
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€18.0M
#5
C
Couhaib Driouech
PSV · Eredivisie
Morocco24yContract 2029
G/900.39
A/900.58
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€6.0M
#6
D
Diego López
Valencia · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2027
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€12.0M
#7
B
Bryan Zaragoza
Roma · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2026
G/900.09
A/900.09
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€10.0M
#8
K
Karl Etta Eyong
Levante · La Liga
Cameroon22y
G/900.41
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€3.0M
#9
J
Jofre Carreras
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.00
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
82% match
€3.0M
#10
J
Jeremy Arévalo
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Spain21yContract 2031
G/900.81
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
82% match
€7.0M
#11
G
Gabri Martínez
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Spain23yContract 2029
G/900.07
A/900.21
82% match
€3.5M
#12
A
Alberto Moleiro
Villarreal · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2030
G/900.50
A/900.17
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€30.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Diego Valoyes?▼
The top alternatives to Diego Valoyes based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Germán Valera, Thiago Fernández, Nico González, Cucho Hernández, Couhaib Driouech. 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 Valoyes in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Diego Valoyes in 2026 include Germán Valera (€5.0M), Thiago Fernández (€4.5M), Nico González (€24.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Diego Valoyes play and who plays similarly?▼
Diego Valoyes plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Germán Valera (Spain, €5.0M); Thiago Fernández (Argentina, €4.5M); Nico González (Argentina, €24.0M); Cucho Hernández (Colombia, €18.0M).
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.