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Deportivo La Coruña· 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Luismi Cruz

AttackerSpain25y€1.0MFull profile →

0.00G/90

0.44A/90

Based on 2,478 min · 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Copa Del Rey peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Luismi Cruz

Peque Fernández85% match
Sevilla · La Liga · €3.5M
Max Kruse84% match
Dassendorf · Bundesliga · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.9 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Luismi Cruz:

Peque Fernández(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (4.4/90).
Max Kruse(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90).
Malik Batmaz(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Peque Fernández

Sevilla · La Liga

Spain23yContract 2028

G/900.19

A/900.09

Complete ForwardOut of form ↓

vs Cruz: 2y younger · +0.19 G/90

85% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Luismi Cruz?▼

The top alternatives to Luismi Cruz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Peque Fernández, Max Kruse, Malik Batmaz, Nilson Angulo, David Brooks. 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 Luismi Cruz in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Luismi Cruz in 2026 include Peque Fernández (€3.5M), Max Kruse (€5.0M), Malik Batmaz (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Luismi Cruz play and who plays similarly?▼

Luismi Cruz plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Peque Fernández (Spain, €3.5M); Max Kruse (Germany, €5.0M); Malik Batmaz (Germany, N/A); Nilson Angulo (Ecuador, €7.0M).

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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