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Best Alternatives to Iker Almena

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Link-up Striker

0.12G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 1,189 min · 2024/2025 · Pro League · FULL

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 Iker Almena

Sven Blummel94% match
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Oscar Pettersson94% match
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Kristaps Grabovskis

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Playing Style Analysis

Link-up Striker

A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.91 big chances/90). The three closest DNA matches to Iker Almena:

Sven Blummel(94% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90).
Oscar Pettersson(94% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.42 big chances/90).
Kristaps Grabovskis(97% match) — A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sven Blummel

FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie

Netherlands30yContract 2026

vs Almena: 8y older

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Who are the best alternatives to Iker Almena?▼

The top alternatives to Iker Almena based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sven Blummel, Oscar Pettersson, Kristaps Grabovskis, Dennis Chessa, Marcus De Claville Berthelsen. 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 Iker Almena in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Iker Almena in 2026 include Sven Blummel (N/A), Oscar Pettersson (N/A), Kristaps Grabovskis (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Iker Almena play and who plays similarly?▼

Iker Almena plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sven Blummel (Netherlands, N/A); Oscar Pettersson (Sweden, N/A); Kristaps Grabovskis (Latvia, N/A); Dennis Chessa (Germany, 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.

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