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Best Alternatives to Angeliño

Players most similar to Angeliño (Defender, €17.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Angeliño

  1. 1.Héctor Fort85% DNA match·Elche€12.0M
  2. 2.Siebe Horemans84% DNA match·FC Utrecht
  3. 3.Ángel Ortiz84% DNA match·Real Betis€4.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

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José Ángel Esmoris Tasende is a Active Full-Back....

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

José Ángel Esmoris Tasende is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.7/90). The three most similar players to Angeliño by playing style are:

  • Héctor Fort(85% 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), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90) and central to possession (91 touches/90). Note: this profile is based on 577 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Siebe Horemans(84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Ángel Ortiz(84% match)Ángel Ortiz Monterrey is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90), central to possession (74 touches/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.

Transfer Intelligence

Héctor Fort delivers 85% of the same playing style, at 29% lower cost (€12.0M vs €17.0M), with 2.72 tackles won per 90 at age 19.

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

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Angeliño
DefenderSpain€17.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Héctor Fort
Elche · La Liga
Spain19yContract 2026
Tkl/902.72
KP/901.09
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Angeliño: 10y younger
85% match
€12.0M
#2
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Siebe Horemans
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Belgium27y
Tkl/901.95
KP/901.00
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Angeliño: 2y younger
84% match
N/A
#3
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Ángel Ortiz
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain21yContract 2029
Tkl/903.83
KP/900.73
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Angeliño: €13M cheaper · 8y younger
84% match
€4.0M
#4
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Ilias Bronkhorst
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.78
KP/901.40
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
N/A
#5
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Mats Rots
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.34
KP/901.49
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
N/A
#6
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Zeki Yavru
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Turkey34yContract 2026
Tkl/901.75
KP/901.45
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
N/A
#7
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Juan Cabal
Juventus · Serie A
Colombia25yContract 2029
Tkl/903.13
KP/900.69
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
82% match
€9.0M
#8
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Lars de Blok
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2027
Tkl/901.56
KP/902.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
N/A
#9
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Kévin Rodrigues
Gaziantep F.K. · Super Lig
Portugal32y
Tkl/902.87
KP/901.19
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
N/A
#10
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Oscar Schönfelder
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany25y
Tkl/902.41
KP/901.44
Active Full-BackAerial
83% match
N/A
#11
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Max Finkgräfe
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2030
Tkl/901.84
KP/901.38
Active Full-Back
82% match
€3.0M
#12
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Rodrigo Pinheiro
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Portugal23y
Tkl/902.18
KP/901.01
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Angeliño?
The top alternatives to Angeliño based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Héctor Fort, Siebe Horemans, Ángel Ortiz, Ilias Bronkhorst, Mats Rots. 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 Angeliño in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Angeliño in 2026 include Héctor Fort (€12.0M), Siebe Horemans (N/A), Ángel Ortiz (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Angeliño play and who plays similarly?
Angeliño plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Héctor Fort (Spain, €12.0M); Siebe Horemans (Belgium, N/A); Ángel Ortiz (Spain, €4.0M); Ilias Bronkhorst (Netherlands, 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.