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Crvena Zvezda· 2025/2026 · Europa League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Franklin Tebo

DefenderNigeria26y€2.7MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

1.38Tkl/90

0.17KP/90

Based on 523 min · 2025/2026 · Europa League · 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 Franklin Tebo

Abel Bretones83% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €3.5M
Duje Caleta-Car83% match
Olympique Lyonnais · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (68% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 523 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Franklin Tebo:

Abel Bretones(83% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Duje Caleta-Car(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90).
Nicolò Bertola(82% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.7/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Abel Bretones

Osasuna · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2029

Tkl/901.82

KP/900.72

Solid DefenderSteady form

83% match

€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Franklin Tebo?▼

The top alternatives to Franklin Tebo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Abel Bretones, Duje Caleta-Car, Nicolò Bertola, Nahuel Tenaglia, Willy Kambwala. 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 Franklin Tebo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Franklin Tebo in 2026 include Abel Bretones (€3.5M), Duje Caleta-Car (€3.0M), Nicolò Bertola (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Franklin Tebo play and who plays similarly?▼

Franklin Tebo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Abel Bretones (Spain, €3.5M); Duje Caleta-Car (Croatia, €3.0M); Nicolò Bertola (Italy, €6.0M); Nahuel Tenaglia (Argentina, €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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