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Boca Juniors· 2026 · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · PARTIAL

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Defensive MidfieldArgentina31y€5.0MFull profile →

Defensive MidfieldMetronome

0.92KP/90

0.13G/90

0.17A/90

Based on 2,647 min · 2026 · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · 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 Leandro Paredes

Diego Demme85% match
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga · €10.3M
Kai Klefisch86% match
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Damián Rodríguez86% match
Celta de Vigo · La Liga

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Playing Style Analysis

Defensive MidfieldMetronome

Leandro Daniel Paredes is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (69 passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Leandro Paredes:

Diego Demme(85% match) — Diego Demme is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.
Kai Klefisch(86% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Damián Rodríguez(86% match) — Damián Rodríguez Sousa is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.

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Diego Demme

Hertha BSC · Bundesliga

Germany34y

KP/901.19

G/900.00

MetronomeDefensiveIn form ↑

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Who are the best alternatives to Leandro Paredes?▼

The top alternatives to Leandro Paredes based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Diego Demme, Kai Klefisch, Damián Rodríguez, Ardon Jashari, Jordan Holsgrove. 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 Leandro Paredes in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Leandro Paredes in 2026 include Diego Demme (€10.3M), Kai Klefisch (N/A), Damián Rodríguez (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Leandro Paredes play and who plays similarly?▼

Leandro Paredes plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Diego Demme (Germany, €10.3M); Kai Klefisch (Germany, N/A); Damián Rodríguez (Spain, N/A); Ardon Jashari (Switzerland, €30.0M).

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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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