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Mirandés· 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Hugo Novoa

DefenderSpain23y€1.5MFull profile →

Solid Defender

3.62Tkl/90

0.81KP/90

Based on 1,915 min · 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Copa Del Rey peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Hugo Novoa

Javi Rueda84% match
Celta de Vigo · La Liga · €3.0M
Álex Moreno84% match
Girona · La Liga · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90). The three closest DNA matches to Hugo Novoa:

Javi Rueda(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.38 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Álex Moreno(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Abel Bretones(83% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Javi Rueda

Celta de Vigo · La Liga

Spain24yContract 2027

Tkl/901.28

KP/900.96

Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

84% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Hugo Novoa?▼

The top alternatives to Hugo Novoa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Javi Rueda, Álex Moreno, Abel Bretones, Mërgim Vojvoda, Jhoanner Chávez. 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 Novoa in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Hugo Novoa in 2026 include Javi Rueda (€3.0M), Álex Moreno (€3.5M), Abel Bretones (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Hugo Novoa plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Javi Rueda (Spain, €3.0M); Álex Moreno (Spain, €3.5M); Abel Bretones (Spain, €3.5M); Mërgim Vojvoda (Kosovo, €3.0M).

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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