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Barcelona Guayaquil· 2022/2023 · Club Friendlies 1 · FULL

Best Alternatives to Felipe Caicedo

AttackerEcuador37y€2.0MFull profile →

0.14G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,303 min · 2022/2023 · Club Friendlies 1 · 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 Felipe Caicedo

Callum Hudson-Odoi83% match
Nottingham Forest · Premier League · €3.5M
Grady Diangana83% match
Elche · La Liga · €3.5M

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“Caicedo is a tactical fulcrum operating in the shadows of the final third...”

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Playing Style Analysis

Caicedo is a tactical fulcrum operating in the shadows of the final third, a player whose value is found in the connective tissue of play rather than raw explosive output. While a goal return of 0.14 per 90 appears modest, it sits comfortably above the league average for his tier, suggesting a striker who prioritizes efficiency over volume. His data paints a picture of a sophisticated link-man; with 23.5 passes per 90 and a 74.7% accuracy rate, he facilitates transitions better than most peers in his bracket. The three closest DNA matches to Felipe Caicedo:

Callum Hudson-Odoi(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy).
Grady Diangana(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90).
Pablo Durán(83% match) — A Forward.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Callum Hudson-Odoi

Nottingham Forest · Premier League

England25yContract 2026

G/900.15

A/900.20

vs Caicedo: 12y younger

83% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Felipe Caicedo?▼

The top alternatives to Felipe Caicedo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Callum Hudson-Odoi, Grady Diangana, Pablo Durán, Peque Fernández, Abel Ruiz. 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 Felipe Caicedo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Felipe Caicedo in 2026 include Callum Hudson-Odoi (€3.5M), Grady Diangana (€3.5M), Pablo Durán (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Felipe Caicedo play and who plays similarly?▼

Felipe Caicedo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Callum Hudson-Odoi (England, €3.5M); Grady Diangana (England, €3.5M); Pablo Durán (Spain, €4.0M); Peque Fernández (Spain, €3.5M).

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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