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América de Cali· 2023/2024 · Club Friendlies 3 · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Éder Balanta

MidfielderColombia33y€2.4MFull profile →

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

0.00KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 597 min · 2023/2024 · Club Friendlies 3 · PARTIAL

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 Club Friendlies 3 peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Éder Balanta

Nabil Bentaleb85% match
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1 · €5.0M
Abdoulaye Kamara84% match
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.4 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 597 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Éder Balanta:

Nabil Bentaleb(85% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.1 long balls/90, 63% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Abdoulaye Kamara(84% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).
Elisha Owusu(84% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nabil Bentaleb

LOSC Lille · Ligue 1

Algeria31yContract 2026

KP/900.85

G/900.14

MetronomeIn form ↑

vs Balanta: 2y younger

85% match

€5.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Éder Balanta?▼

The top alternatives to Éder Balanta based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nabil Bentaleb, Abdoulaye Kamara, Elisha Owusu, Nicolás Fonseca, Amadou Haidara. 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 Éder Balanta in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Éder Balanta in 2026 include Nabil Bentaleb (€5.0M), Abdoulaye Kamara (€3.0M), Elisha Owusu (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Éder Balanta play and who plays similarly?▼

Éder Balanta plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nabil Bentaleb (Algeria, €5.0M); Abdoulaye Kamara (Guinea, €3.0M); Elisha Owusu (Ghana, €3.5M); Nicolás Fonseca (Italy, €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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