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River Plate· 2026 · Primera Division · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Juan Cruz De los Santos

AttackerUruguay23y€1.2MFull profile →

Complete ForwardDribblerSmall Sample

0.10G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 534 min · 2026 · Primera Division · 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 Juan Cruz De los Santos

Robert Ramsak97% match
Sandhausen · Bundesliga
Emir Sahiti97% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Giacomo Raspadori97% match
Atalanta · Serie A · €22.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardDribblerSmall Sample

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (4.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 534 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Juan Cruz De los Santos:

Robert Ramsak(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
Emir Sahiti(97% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.37 assists/90).
Giacomo Raspadori(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Robert Ramsak

Sandhausen · Bundesliga

Germany19y

G/900.35

A/900.17

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

vs Santos: 4y younger · +0.25 G/90

97% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Juan Cruz De los Santos?▼

The top alternatives to Juan Cruz De los Santos based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Robert Ramsak, Emir Sahiti, Giacomo Raspadori, Nicolas Jackson, Hamed Junior Traoré. 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 Cruz De los Santos in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Juan Cruz De los Santos in 2026 include Robert Ramsak (N/A), Emir Sahiti (N/A), Giacomo Raspadori (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Juan Cruz De los Santos play and who plays similarly?▼

Juan Cruz De los Santos plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Robert Ramsak (Germany, N/A); Emir Sahiti (Kosovo, N/A); Giacomo Raspadori (Italy, €22.0M); Nicolas Jackson (Senegal, €45.0M).

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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