AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Gaizka Larrazabal
Players most similar to Gaizka Larrazabal (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Gaizka Larrazabal
- 1.Pedro Carvalho99% DNA match·Estoril
- 2.Oliver Braude99% DNA match·SC Heerenveen
- 3.Ricard Sánchez99% DNA match·Estoril
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-Back
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Gaizka Larrazabal by playing style are:
- Pedro Carvalho(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Oliver Braude(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (7.0/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Ricard Sánchez(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Pedro Carvalho
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.80
KP/900.58
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Larrazabal: 5y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Oliver Braude
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Norway22y
Tkl/902.04
KP/900.86
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Larrazabal: 6y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Ricard Sánchez
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Spain26y
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.85
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Larrazabal: 2y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
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Çağtay Kurukalıp
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Turkey24y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.53
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#5
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Bünyamin Balcı
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2027
Tkl/902.45
KP/900.70
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#6
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Rodrigo Pinheiro
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Portugal23y
Tkl/902.18
KP/901.01
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#7
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Lilian Raolisoa
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
France25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.50
KP/900.62
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#8
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David Herold
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/902.42
KP/901.75
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#9
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Víctor García
Málaga · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.47
KP/901.31
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#10
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Valgeir Lunddal
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Iceland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.79
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#11
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Diogo Spencer
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
Tkl/901.52
KP/901.25
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#12
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Djevencio van der Kust
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Suriname25y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.41
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Gaizka Larrazabal?▼
The top alternatives to Gaizka Larrazabal based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pedro Carvalho, Oliver Braude, Ricard Sánchez, Çağtay Kurukalıp, Bünyamin Balcı. 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 Gaizka Larrazabal in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Gaizka Larrazabal in 2026 include Pedro Carvalho (N/A), Oliver Braude (N/A), Ricard Sánchez (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Gaizka Larrazabal play and who plays similarly?▼
Gaizka Larrazabal plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pedro Carvalho (Portugal, N/A); Oliver Braude (Norway, N/A); Ricard Sánchez (Spain, N/A); Çağtay Kurukalıp (Turkey, N/A).
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.