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.
Playing Style Analysis
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Gaizka Larrazabal by playing style are:
- Juanlu Sánchez(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Conor Bradley(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), central to possession (78 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Wagner Pina(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.4 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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Juanlu Sánchez
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2029
Tkl/902.75
KP/901.01
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€15.0M
#2
C
Conor Bradley
Liverpool · Premier League
Northern Ireland22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.39
Active Full-Back
99% match
€30.0M
#3
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Wagner Pina
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Portugal23yContract 2029
Tkl/902.22
KP/900.96
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
€7.0M
#4
P
Pedro Carvalho
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.63
KP/900.51
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#5
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Oliver Braude
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Norway22y
Tkl/902.13
KP/900.79
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#6
M
Malo Gusto
Chelsea · Premier League
France22yContract 2030
Tkl/902.28
KP/901.01
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€35.0M
#7
J
J. Timber
Arsenal · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€70.0M
#8
M
Marcos Llorente
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2027
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.91
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
€22.0M
#9
R
Ricard Sánchez
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Spain26y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.84
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#10
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Çağtay Kurukalıp
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Turkey24y
Tkl/901.72
KP/900.61
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#11
B
Bünyamin Balcı
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2027
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.74
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#12
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Amar Dedić
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.81
KP/901.27
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€15.0M
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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: Juanlu Sánchez, Conor Bradley, Wagner Pina, Pedro Carvalho, Oliver Braude. 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 Juanlu Sánchez (€15.0M), Conor Bradley (€30.0M), Wagner Pina (€7.0M). 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 Juanlu Sánchez (Spain, €15.0M); Conor Bradley (Northern Ireland, €30.0M); Wagner Pina (Portugal, €7.0M); Pedro Carvalho (Portugal, 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.