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Boca Juniors· 2026 · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · PARTIAL

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1.64Tkl/90

0.63KP/90

Based on 713 min · 2026 · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · 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 Barinaga

Ángel Ortiz97% match
Real Betis · La Liga · €4.0M
Leo Shahar97% match
Newcastle United · Premier League

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 713 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Juan Barinaga:

Ángel Ortiz(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.9 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Leo Shahar(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (62% duel success).
Marius Louër(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.5 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Ángel Ortiz

Real Betis · La Liga

Spain21yContract 2029

Tkl/904.16

KP/900.93

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vs Barinaga: 4y younger

97% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Juan Barinaga?▼

The top alternatives to Juan Barinaga based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ángel Ortiz, Leo Shahar, Marius Louër, Julian Eitschberger, Lucas Ahijado. 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 Barinaga in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Juan Barinaga in 2026 include Ángel Ortiz (€4.0M), Leo Shahar (N/A), Marius Louër (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Juan Barinaga play and who plays similarly?▼

Juan Barinaga plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ángel Ortiz (Spain, €4.0M); Leo Shahar (England, N/A); Marius Louër (, N/A); Julian Eitschberger (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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