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Athletico PR· 2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Gastón Américo Benavídez

Right BackArgentina30y€2.8MFull profile →

Active Full-Back

1.52Tkl/90

0.88KP/90

Based on 1,350 min · 2026 · Serie A · 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 Gastón Américo Benavídez

Marcus Pedersen86% match
Torino · Serie A · €3.5M
Rafik Belghali85% match
Hellas Verona · Serie A · €7.0M
Mërgim Vojvoda84% match
Como · Serie A · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Gastón Américo Benavídez:

Marcus Pedersen(86% match) — A Active Full-Back.
Rafik Belghali(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Mërgim Vojvoda(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Marcus Pedersen

Torino · Serie A

Norway25yContract 2027

Tkl/900.97

KP/900.84

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Benavídez: 5y younger

86% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Gastón Américo Benavídez?▼

The top alternatives to Gastón Américo Benavídez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcus Pedersen, Rafik Belghali, Mërgim Vojvoda, Denzel Dumfries, Brooke Norton-Cuffy. 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 Gastón Américo Benavídez in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Gastón Américo Benavídez in 2026 include Marcus Pedersen (€3.5M), Rafik Belghali (€7.0M), Mërgim Vojvoda (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Gastón Américo Benavídez play and who plays similarly?▼

Gastón Américo Benavídez plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcus Pedersen (Norway, €3.5M); Rafik Belghali (Algeria, €7.0M); Mërgim Vojvoda (Kosovo, €3.0M); Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, €25.0M).

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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