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Girona· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Joel Roca

Left WingSpain21y€6.0MFull profile →

Inside ForwardDribbler

0.18G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 1,469 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · 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 Joel Roca

Rubén Vargas86% match
Sevilla · La Liga · €12.0M
Wesley86% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €5.0M
Víctor Muñoz85% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardDribbler

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Joel Roca:

Rubén Vargas(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90).
Wesley(86% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.2/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).
Víctor Muñoz(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.6/90).

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Rubén Vargas

Sevilla · La Liga

Switzerland27yContract 2029

G/900.18

A/900.29

Complete ForwardIn form ↑

vs Roca: €6M more expensive · 6y older

86% match

€12.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Joel Roca?▼

The top alternatives to Joel Roca based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Rubén Vargas, Wesley, Víctor Muñoz, Largie Ramazani, Adrián Liso. 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 Joel Roca in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Joel Roca in 2026 include Rubén Vargas (€12.0M), Wesley (€5.0M), Víctor Muñoz (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Joel Roca play and who plays similarly?▼

Joel Roca plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Rubén Vargas (Switzerland, €12.0M); Wesley (Brazil, €5.0M); Víctor Muñoz (Spain, €5.0M); Largie Ramazani (Belgium, €6.0M).

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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