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Al Gharafa· 2025/2026 · Stars League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Fabricio Díaz

Defensive MidfieldUruguay23y€6.1MFull profile →

Box-to-Box

0.79KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,139 min · 2025/2026 · Stars League · FULL

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 Fabricio Díaz

Sergio Lozano85% match
Levante · La Liga · €6.0M
Nicolás Fonseca84% match
Real Oviedo · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-Box

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Fabricio Díaz:

Sergio Lozano(85% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.84 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Nicolás Fonseca(84% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90), switches play with precision (7.2 long balls/90, 68% accuracy), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Mario Martín(84% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sergio Lozano

Levante · La Liga

Spain27yContract 2027

KP/900.94

G/900.94

Ball-WinnerCreativeIn form ↑

vs Díaz: 4y older

85% match

€6.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Fabricio Díaz?▼

The top alternatives to Fabricio Díaz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sergio Lozano, Nicolás Fonseca, Mario Martín, Dário Essugo, Florentino. 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 Fabricio Díaz in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Fabricio Díaz in 2026 include Sergio Lozano (€6.0M), Nicolás Fonseca (€3.0M), Mario Martín (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Fabricio Díaz play and who plays similarly?▼

Fabricio Díaz plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sergio Lozano (Spain, €6.0M); Nicolás Fonseca (Italy, €3.0M); Mario Martín (Spain, €5.0M); Dário Essugo (Portugal, €15.0M).

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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