AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jorge Herrando
Players most similar to Jorge Herrando (Defender, €3.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jorge Herrando
- 1.Jozhua Vertrouwd85% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€3.0M
- 2.Duje Caleta-Car85% DNA match·Real Sociedad€3.0M
- 3.Jorge Cuenca85% DNA match·Fulham€8.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
AssistsTop 21%
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 892 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Jorge Herrando by playing style are:
- Jozhua Vertrouwd(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 498 minutes of playing time this season.
- Duje Caleta-Car(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90).
- Jorge Cuenca(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (60 passes/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.1/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Jozhua Vertrouwd delivers 85% of the same playing style, at 14% lower cost (€3.0M vs €3.5M), with 1.81 tackles won per 90 at age 21.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Jozhua Vertrouwd
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Netherlands21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Herrando: 4y younger
85% match
€3.0M
#2
D
Duje Caleta-Car
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Croatia29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Herrando: 4y older
85% match
€3.0M
#3
J
Jorge Cuenca
Fulham · Premier League
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€8.0M
#4
S
S. Larsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2030
Tkl/902.55
KP/900.91
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
N/A
#5
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Diego Llorente
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain32yContract 2028
Tkl/901.01
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€3.0M
#6
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Aihen Muñoz
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2027
Tkl/904.03
KP/900.35
AerialSmall Sample
84% match
€3.5M
#7
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Filippo Terracciano
Cremonese · Serie A
Italy23y
Tkl/900.94
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€4.5M
#8
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Willy Kambwala
Villarreal · La Liga
France21yContract 2029
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
83% match
€4.0M
#9
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Adama Boiro
Athletic Club · La Liga
Senegal23yContract 2029
Tkl/902.14
KP/900.43
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€3.0M
#10
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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
#11
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Jakob Jessen
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/904.13
KP/900.66
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
N/A
#12
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Sinaly Diomandé
Auxerre · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.34
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€4.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Jorge Herrando.
Ask AI about Jorge Herrando →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Jorge Herrando?▼
The top alternatives to Jorge Herrando based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jozhua Vertrouwd, Duje Caleta-Car, Jorge Cuenca, S. Larsen, Diego Llorente. 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 Jorge Herrando in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jorge Herrando in 2026 include Jozhua Vertrouwd (€3.0M), Duje Caleta-Car (€3.0M), Jorge Cuenca (€8.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jorge Herrando play and who plays similarly?▼
Jorge Herrando plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jozhua Vertrouwd (Netherlands, €3.0M); Duje Caleta-Car (Croatia, €3.0M); Jorge Cuenca (Spain, €8.0M); S. Larsen (Denmark, 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.