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Celta de Vigo· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Hugo Álvarez

Left WingSpain22y€8.0MFull profile →

Link-up Striker

0.27G/90

0.13A/90

Based on 1,339 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · 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 Hugo Álvarez

Thiago Almada89% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €20.0M
Wesley86% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €5.0M
Víctor Muñoz85% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Link-up Striker

A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Hugo Álvarez:

Thiago Almada(89% match) — A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy).
Wesley(86% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.2/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).
Víctor Muñoz(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.6/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Thiago Almada

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Argentina25yContract 2030

G/900.22

A/900.07

Link-up StrikerIn form ↑

vs Álvarez: €12M more expensive · 3y older

89% match

€20.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Hugo Álvarez?▼

The top alternatives to Hugo Álvarez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thiago Almada, Wesley, Víctor Muñoz, Ander Barrenetxea, Rubén Vargas. 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 Hugo Álvarez in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Hugo Álvarez in 2026 include Thiago Almada (€20.0M), Wesley (€5.0M), Víctor Muñoz (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Hugo Álvarez play and who plays similarly?▼

Hugo Álvarez plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thiago Almada (Argentina, €20.0M); Wesley (Brazil, €5.0M); Víctor Muñoz (Spain, €5.0M); Ander Barrenetxea (Spain, €18.0M).

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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