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Santos Laguna· 2024/2025 · Liga MX · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Franco Fagúndez

Secondary StrikerUruguay25y€2.0MFull profile →

Target ManSmall Sample

0.22G/90

0.11A/90

Based on 813 min · 2024/2025 · Liga MX · 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 Franco Fagúndez

Peque Fernández84% match
Sevilla · La Liga · €3.5M
Isi Palazón81% match
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManSmall Sample

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.88 big chances/90), central to possession (83 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Franco Fagúndez:

Peque Fernández(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (4.4/90).
Isi Palazón(81% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).
Mama Baldé(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Peque Fernández

Sevilla · La Liga

Spain23yContract 2028

G/900.19

A/900.09

Complete ForwardOut of form ↓

vs Fagúndez: 2y younger

84% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Franco Fagúndez?▼

The top alternatives to Franco Fagúndez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Peque Fernández, Isi Palazón, Mama Baldé, Jofre Carreras, Pablo Durán. 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 Franco Fagúndez in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Franco Fagúndez in 2026 include Peque Fernández (€3.5M), Isi Palazón (€3.0M), Mama Baldé (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Franco Fagúndez play and who plays similarly?▼

Franco Fagúndez plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Peque Fernández (Spain, €3.5M); Isi Palazón (Spain, €3.0M); Mama Baldé (Guinea-Bissau, €3.5M); Jofre Carreras (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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