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Best Alternatives to Juan Foyth

Players most similar to Juan Foyth (Defender, €15.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Juan Foyth

  1. 1.Arnau Martínez85% DNA match·Girona€10.0M
  2. 2.Carlos Romero85% DNA match·Espanyol€25.0M
  3. 3.Dani Vivian84% DNA match·Athletic Club€25.0M

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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A Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (71% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 870 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Juan Foyth by playing style are:

  • Arnau Martínez(85% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Carlos Romero(85% match)A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
  • Dani Vivian(84% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), uses long balls frequently (6.9/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Transfer Intelligence

Arnau Martínez delivers 85% of the same playing style, at 33% lower cost (€10.0M vs €15.0M), with 2.47 tackles won per 90 at age 23.

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

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Juan Foyth
DefenderArgentina€15.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Arnau Martínez
Girona · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2027
Tkl/902.47
KP/900.62
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable
vs Foyth: 5y younger
85% match
€10.0M
#2
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Carlos Romero
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2026
Tkl/903.07
KP/900.62
Last 5: → Stable
vs Foyth: €10M more expensive · 4y younger
85% match
€25.0M
#3
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Dani Vivian
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2032
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Foyth: €10M more expensive · 2y younger
84% match
€25.0M
#4
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Cristian Romero 
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Argentina28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.78
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€50.0M
#5
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Pervis Estupiñán
AC Milan · Serie A
Ecuador28yContract 2030
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.99
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€14.0M
#6
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Clément Lenglet 
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
France30yContract 2028
Tkl/901.13
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€6.0M
#7
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Carlos Domínguez
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.23
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€3.0M
#8
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Lisandro Martínez
Manchester United · Premier League
Argentina28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€35.0M
#9
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Jon Martín
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain20yContract 2031
Tkl/901.13
KP/900.06
Reading DefenderAerial Defender
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€20.0M
#10
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Logan Costa
Villarreal · La Liga
Cape Verde25yContract 2030
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CB
83% match
€18.0M
#11
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Eric García
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.70
KP/901.01
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€35.0M
#12
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Robin Le Normand
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.35
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€30.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Juan Foyth?
The top alternatives to Juan Foyth based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Arnau Martínez, Carlos Romero, Dani Vivian, Cristian Romero , Pervis Estupiñán. 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 Foyth in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Juan Foyth in 2026 include Arnau Martínez (€10.0M), Carlos Romero (€25.0M), Dani Vivian (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Juan Foyth play and who plays similarly?
Juan Foyth plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Arnau Martínez (Spain, €10.0M); Carlos Romero (Spain, €25.0M); Dani Vivian (Spain, €25.0M); Cristian Romero  (Argentina, €50.0M).
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.