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Osasuna· 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Kike Barja

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0.18G/90

0.37A/90

Based on 1,655 min · 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · PARTIAL

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 Kike Barja

Kyliane Dong82% match
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Maurice Multhaup81% match
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga
Naïm Matoug

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Playing Style Analysis

Enrique Barja Afonso is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Kike Barja:

Kyliane Dong(82% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90).
Maurice Multhaup(81% match) — Maurice Multhaup is a Forward. Versatile attacking option.
Naïm Matoug(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.63 big chances/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Kyliane Dong

FC Augsburg · Bundesliga

vs Barja: 8y younger · -0.18 G/90

82% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Kike Barja?▼

The top alternatives to Kike Barja based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kyliane Dong, Maurice Multhaup, Naïm Matoug, Roger Martí, Manuel Torres. 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 Kike Barja in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kike Barja in 2026 include Kyliane Dong (N/A), Maurice Multhaup (N/A), Naïm Matoug (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kike Barja play and who plays similarly?▼

Kike Barja plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kyliane Dong (France, N/A); Maurice Multhaup (Germany, N/A); Naïm Matoug (Netherlands, N/A); Roger Martí (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.

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