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Best Alternatives to Ilyas Chaira

Players most similar to Ilyas Chaira (Attacker, €4.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Ilyas Chaira

  1. 1.Gabri Martínez86% DNA match·Sporting Braga€3.5M
  2. 2.Aitor Ruibal85% DNA match·Real Betis€4.0M
  3. 3.Germán Valera84% DNA match·Elche€5.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

Tackles WonTop 6%
???Bottom 21%

“A Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90). The three most similar players to Ilyas Chaira by playing style are:

  • Gabri Martínez(86% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Aitor Ruibal(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90).
  • Germán Valera(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.3/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Gabri Martínez delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 13% lower cost (€3.5M vs €4.0M), with 0.07 goals per 90 at age 23. That's 31% of Ilyas Chaira's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

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

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Ilyas Chaira
AttackerMorocco€4.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Gabri Martínez
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Spain23yContract 2029
G/900.07
A/900.21
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Chaira: 2y younger · -0.16 G/90
86% match
€3.5M
#2
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Aitor Ruibal
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain30yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.14
Complete Forward
Last 5: → Stable
vs Chaira: 5y older
85% match
€4.0M
#3
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Germán Valera
Elche · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
G/900.19
A/900.19
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€5.0M
#4
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Fran Pérez
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2029
G/900.10
A/900.10
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€3.0M
#5
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Joaquín Muñoz
Málaga · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.11
Complete Forward
85% match
€3.5M
#6
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Grady Diangana
Elche · La Liga
England28yContract 2027
G/900.15
A/900.00
Small Sample
84% match
€3.5M
#7
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Jones El-Abdellaoui
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Norway20yContract 2029
G/900.33
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€4.0M
#8
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Raúl García
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2028
G/901.06
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€3.0M
#9
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Jofre Carreras
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.00
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
84% match
€3.0M
#10
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Isi Palazón
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2028
G/900.11
A/900.17
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€3.0M
#11
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Álex Baena
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2030
G/900.17
A/900.17
Link-up Striker
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€55.0M
#12
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Peque Fernández
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€3.5M
Compare head-to-head:Chaira vs Martínez →Chaira vs Ruibal →Chaira vs Valera →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ilyas Chaira?▼
The top alternatives to Ilyas Chaira based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabri Martínez, Aitor Ruibal, Germán Valera, Fran Pérez, Joaquín Muñoz. 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 Ilyas Chaira in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ilyas Chaira in 2026 include Gabri Martínez (€3.5M), Aitor Ruibal (€4.0M), Germán Valera (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ilyas Chaira play and who plays similarly?▼
Ilyas Chaira plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabri Martínez (Spain, €3.5M); Aitor Ruibal (Spain, €4.0M); Germán Valera (Spain, €5.0M); Fran Pérez (Spain, €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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