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Sporting Gijón· 2021/2022 · Liga MX · FULL

Best Alternatives to Juan Otero

AttackerColombia31y€4.0MFull profile →

0.35G/90

0.53A/90

Based on 1,678 min · 2021/2022 · Liga MX · FULL

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 Otero

Carlos Fernández83% match
Mirandés · La Liga · €10.0M
Sergio León80% match
Palma del Río · La Liga · €4.0M
Fer Niño83% match
Burgos · La Liga

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Playing Style Analysis

Juan Ferney Otero Tovar is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90). The three closest DNA matches to Juan Otero:

Carlos Fernández(83% match) — Carlos Fernández Luna is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate.
Sergio León(80% match) — Sergio León Limones is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate.
Fer Niño(83% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mirandés · La Liga

Complete ForwardSmall SampleSteady form

vs Otero: €6M more expensive · +0.28 G/90

83% match

€10.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Juan Otero?▼

The top alternatives to Juan Otero based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Carlos Fernández, Sergio León, Fer Niño, Manuel Torres, Valery Fernández. 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 Otero in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Juan Otero in 2026 include Carlos Fernández (€10.0M), Sergio León (€4.0M), Fer Niño (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 Otero play and who plays similarly?▼

Juan Otero plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Carlos Fernández (Spain, €10.0M); Sergio León (Spain, €4.0M); Fer Niño (Spain, N/A); Manuel Torres (Spain, 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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