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Best Alternatives to Jesús Angulo

Players most similar to Jesús Angulo (Defender, €7.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Jesús Angulo

  1. 1.Ruben Aguilar84% DNA match·Lens€3.0M
  2. 2.Johan Vásquez82% DNA match·Genoa€13.0M
  3. 3.Álvaro Núñez82% DNA match·Celta de Vigo€6.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

Chances MissedTop 0%

A Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.8/90). The three most similar players to Jesús Angulo by playing style are:

  • Ruben Aguilar(84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), central to possession (70 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Johan Vásquez(82% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), central to possession (72 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.5/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Álvaro Núñez(82% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), central to possession (71 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Transfer Intelligence

Ruben Aguilar delivers 84% of the same playing style, at 57% lower cost (€3.0M vs €7.0M), with 2.01 tackles won per 90 at age 33.

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

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Jesús Angulo
DefenderMexico€7.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Ruben Aguilar
Lens · Ligue 1
France33yContract 2028
Tkl/902.01
KP/902.68
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Angulo: 5y older
84% match
€3.0M
#2
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Johan Vásquez
Genoa · Serie A
Mexico27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.67
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Angulo: €6M more expensive
82% match
€13.0M
#3
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Álvaro Núñez
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.28
KP/901.22
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
vs Angulo: 3y younger
82% match
€6.0M
#4
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Carlos Domínguez
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.23
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
82% match
€3.0M
#5
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Víctor Gómez
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.54
KP/901.17
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€7.0M
#6
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Javi Rodríguez
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.41
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€15.0M
#7
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Felix Agu
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.49
KP/901.04
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€6.0M
#8
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Dávid Hancko
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Slovakia28yContract 2030
Tkl/902.05
KP/900.61
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
€35.0M
#9
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Gonçalo Inácio
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal24yContract 2030
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.71
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
€45.0M
#10
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David Affengruber
Elche · La Liga
Austria25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
81% match
€9.0M
#11
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Mauro Júnior
PSV · Eredivisie
Brazil27yContract 2029
Tkl/902.63
KP/901.51
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€17.0M
#12
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Guillermo Maripán
Torino · Serie A
Chile32yContract 2026
Tkl/902.54
KP/900.65
Physical StopperAerial
81% match
€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jesús Angulo?
The top alternatives to Jesús Angulo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ruben Aguilar, Johan Vásquez, Álvaro Núñez, Carlos Domínguez, Víctor Gómez. 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 Jesús Angulo in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Jesús Angulo in 2026 include Ruben Aguilar (€3.0M), Johan Vásquez (€13.0M), Álvaro Núñez (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jesús Angulo play and who plays similarly?
Jesús Angulo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ruben Aguilar (France, €3.0M); Johan Vásquez (Mexico, €13.0M); Álvaro Núñez (Spain, €6.0M); Carlos Domínguez (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.