AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Erick Castillo
Players most similar to Erick Castillo (Attacker, €850K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Erick Castillo
- 1.Martín Merquelanz84% DNA match·FC Andorra
- 2.Murilo de Souza Costa83% DNA match·Gil Vicente
- 3.Andres Jasson83% DNA match·Aalborg BK
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“Erick Leonel Castillo Arroyo is a Forward....”
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Small Sample
Erick Leonel Castillo Arroyo is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90). The three most similar players to Erick Castillo by playing style are:
- Martín Merquelanz(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 541 minutes of playing time this season.
- Murilo de Souza Costa(83% match) — Murilo De Souza Costa is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90).
- Andres Jasson(83% match) — Andres Jasson is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90).
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
M
Martín Merquelanz
FC Andorra · La Liga
Spain30y
G/900.00
A/900.17
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#2
M
Murilo de Souza Costa
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Brazil31y
G/900.40
A/900.14
vs Castillo: +0.25 G/90
83% match
N/A
#3
A
Andres Jasson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
United States24y
G/900.00
A/900.13
vs Castillo: 7y younger
83% match
N/A
#4
S
Sergio Bermejo
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Spain28yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#5
Á
Álex Blanco
Olimpija · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2026
G/900.28
A/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#6
M
Michael Breij
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
G/900.58
A/900.17
82% match
N/A
#7
L
Luca Zanimacchia
Modena · Serie A
Italy27y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
€3.0M
#8
B
Bruno Lourenço
AVS · Liga Portugal
Portugal28y
G/900.00
A/900.00
81% match
N/A
#9
D
Derik Lacerda
Cuiabá · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
G/900.14
A/900.07
Complete ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
N/A
#10
M
Manuel Torres
St Josephs FC · Bundesliga
Spain35y
G/900.00
A/900.24
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#11
K
Kelvin John
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Tanzania22y
G/900.36
A/900.15
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
#12
H
Héctor Hernández
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Spain30yContract 2026
G/900.54
A/900.27
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Erick Castillo?▼
The top alternatives to Erick Castillo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Martín Merquelanz, Murilo de Souza Costa, Andres Jasson, Sergio Bermejo, Álex Blanco. 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 Erick Castillo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Erick Castillo in 2026 include Martín Merquelanz (N/A), Murilo de Souza Costa (N/A), Andres Jasson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Erick Castillo play and who plays similarly?▼
Erick Castillo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Martín Merquelanz (Spain, N/A); Murilo de Souza Costa (Brazil, N/A); Andres Jasson (United States, N/A); Sergio Bermejo (Spain, N/A).
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.