AI DNA Similarity
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.Martín Merquelanz86% DNA match·FC Andorra
- 2.Ivan Lima86% DNA match·Benfica
- 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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Intelligence Verdict
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Small Sample
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 →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Martín Merquelanz
FC Andorra · La Liga
Spain30y
G/900.00
A/900.17
Small Sample
vs Cardona: 2y older
86% match
N/A
#2
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Ivan Lima
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Portugal21y
G/900.21
A/900.21
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Cardona: 7y younger · -0.31 G/90
86% match
N/A
#3
A
Andres Jasson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
United States24y
G/900.00
A/900.13
vs Cardona: 4y younger
84% match
N/A
#4
E
Enzo Stroo
Lisse · Eredivisie
Netherlands31y
G/900.00
A/900.22
Small Sample
85% match
N/A
#5
J
Jessy Hendrikx
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
G/900.00
A/900.26
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#6
M
Martijn Berden
GVVV · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
G/900.00
A/900.34
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#7
O
Oliver Ross
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2029
G/900.34
A/900.23
84% match
N/A
#8
I
Iñigo Córdoba
Burgos · Eredivisie
Spain29y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete Forward
83% match
N/A
#9
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Fer Niño
Burgos · La Liga
Spain25y
G/900.23
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable83% match
N/A
#10
N
Nigel Thomas
ADO Den Haag · Liga Portugal
Curaçao25y
G/900.16
A/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
N/A
#11
M
Murilo de Souza Costa
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Brazil31y
G/900.40
A/900.14
83% match
N/A
#12
D
Derik Lacerda
Cuiabá · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
G/900.14
A/900.07
Complete ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
N/A
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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.