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Dinamo Moskva· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Juan José Cáceres

DefenderArgentina26y€3.4MFull profile →

Reading DefenderSmall Sample

2.58Tkl/90

1.63KP/90

Based on 646 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · 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 José Cáceres

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey95% match
FC Köln · Bundesliga · €4.0M
Alejandro Benítez96% match
Lucena · La Liga

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading DefenderSmall Sample

A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90) and switches play with precision (6.7 long balls/90, 62% accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 646 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Juan José Cáceres:

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey(95% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), central to possession (70 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).
Alejandro Benítez(96% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per Mertesacker(95% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (76% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

FC Köln · Bundesliga

England20yContract 2026

Tkl/901.04

KP/900.21

Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing

vs Cáceres: 6y younger

95% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Juan José Cáceres?▼

The top alternatives to Juan José Cáceres based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Alejandro Benítez, Per Mertesacker, Olivier Boscagli, Michael Schultz. 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 José Cáceres in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Juan José Cáceres in 2026 include Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (€4.0M), Alejandro Benítez (N/A), Per Mertesacker (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 José Cáceres play and who plays similarly?▼

Juan José Cáceres plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (England, €4.0M); Alejandro Benítez (Spain, N/A); Per Mertesacker (Germany, N/A); Olivier Boscagli (France, €18.0M).

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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