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Best Alternatives to Irvin Cardona

Players most similar to Irvin Cardona (Attacker, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Irvin Cardona

  1. 1.Martín Merquelanz86% DNA match·FC Andorra
  2. 2.Ivan Lima86% DNA match·Benfica
  3. 3.Andres Jasson84% DNA match·Aalborg BK

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.20 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 600 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Irvin Cardona by playing style are:

  • Martín Merquelanz(86% match)A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 541 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Ivan Lima(86% match)Ivan Correia Posser Lima is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90). (Limited sample: 424 mins)
  • Andres Jasson(84% match)Andres Jasson is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90).

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Irvin Cardona
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Irvin Cardona?
The top alternatives to Irvin Cardona based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Martín Merquelanz, Ivan Lima, Andres Jasson, Enzo Stroo, Jessy Hendrikx. 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 Irvin Cardona in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Irvin Cardona in 2026 include Martín Merquelanz (N/A), Ivan Lima (N/A), Andres Jasson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Irvin Cardona play and who plays similarly?
Irvin Cardona plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Martín Merquelanz (Spain, N/A); Ivan Lima (Portugal, N/A); Andres Jasson (United States, N/A); Enzo Stroo (Netherlands, 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.