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Córdoba· 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Juan María Alcedo

DefenderSpain25yN/AFull profile →

Physical StopperSmall Sample

1.69Tkl/90

0.68KP/90

Based on 519 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.

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Top 3 alternatives to Juan María Alcedo

Michael Schultz97% match
Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga
Luca Marianucci97% match
Torino · Serie A · €7.5M
Radu Drăgușin97% match
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League · €22.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperSmall Sample

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.2/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.5/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up. However, he struggles in aerial duels. The three closest DNA matches to Juan María Alcedo:

Michael Schultz(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success).
Luca Marianucci(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (8.6/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Radu Drăgușin(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.7 interceptions/90), dominant in the air (3.2 aerials won/90, 64%) and uses long balls frequently (5.2/90).

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Juan María Alcedo

DefenderSpainCopa Del ReyN/A

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Michael Schultz

Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga

Germany33yContract 2026

Tkl/902.16

KP/900.39

Physical StopperAerial

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97% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Juan María Alcedo?▼

The top alternatives to Juan María Alcedo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Michael Schultz, Luca Marianucci, Radu Drăgușin, Colin Kleine-Bekel, Marcel Seegert. 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 Juan María Alcedo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Juan María Alcedo in 2026 include Michael Schultz (N/A), Luca Marianucci (€7.5M), Radu Drăgușin (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Juan María Alcedo play and who plays similarly?▼

Juan María Alcedo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Michael Schultz (Germany, N/A); Luca Marianucci (Italy, €7.5M); Radu Drăgușin (Romania, €22.0M); Colin Kleine-Bekel (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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