What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Gustavo Puerta?

Puerta wins more aerial duels than Hackney — 33% more. 0 ball recoveries in 30 games. €4M. You decide. Compared with Hayden Hackney (€3.5M vs anchor). Concern: Goals (Bottom 1%).

How does Gustavo Puerta compare to Hayden Hackney?

Gustavo Puerta aerials won vs Hayden Hackney (29 aerials won in 30 games), but ball recoveries (0 ball recoveries in 30 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Gustavo Puerta's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Weakness: Goals (Bottom 1%). Percentiles vs Championship Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Gustavo Puerta?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Hayden Hackney. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Racing Santander· 2024/2025 · Championship · FULL

AI Verdict: Gustavo Puerta

MidfielderColombia22y€3.5MFull profile →

CreatorCreative

0.35KP/90

0.00G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 1,896 min · 2024/2025 · Championship · FULL

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Puerta wins more aerial duels than Hackney — 33% more.

vs Hayden Hackney · Championship · Similar role · €3.5M

Puerta wins on

Aerials Won

1.40/90 · Bottom 24% · 29 aerials won in 30 games

Puerta loses on

Ball Recoveries

0.00/90 · 0 ball recoveries in 30 games

Based on 1,896 min (30 apps) vs anchor 3,337 min · 180 peers in Championship MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Championship · same-role pool

1.40/90

Bottom 24%

Puerta

Aerials Won

RT edge

1.05/90

Bottom 15%

Hackney

0.00/90

Puerta

Ball Recoveries

gap

5.51/90

Top 20%

Hackney

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vs Championship Midfielders

Goals

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Press Intensity

0.15/90Bottom 3%

Key Passes

0.35/90Bottom 11%

Percentile rank among Championship midfielders (n=221) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

Gustavo Aldolfo Puerta Molano is a Creator. Gustavo Aldolfo Puerta Molano is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.

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