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LA Galaxy· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Lucas Sanabria

Midfielder22y€3.5MFull profile →

Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample

0.66KP/90

0.26G/90

0.13A/90

Based on 881 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · 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 Lucas Sanabria

Pierrick Capelle97% match
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Philipp Müller96% match
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Felipe Loyola

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. However, he can be exposed in 1v1 situations. The three closest DNA matches to Lucas Sanabria:

Pierrick Capelle(97% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Philipp Müller(96% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90) and heavily involved in play (52 touches/90).
Felipe Loyola(96% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Pierrick Capelle

Angers SCO · Ligue 1

France39yContract 2026

KP/900.83

G/900.00

Balanced MidfielderDefensiveSteady form

vs Sanabria: 17y older

97% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Lucas Sanabria?▼

The top alternatives to Lucas Sanabria based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pierrick Capelle, Philipp Müller, Felipe Loyola, Tim Latteier, Davide Frattesi. 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 Lucas Sanabria in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Lucas Sanabria in 2026 include Pierrick Capelle (N/A), Philipp Müller (N/A), Felipe Loyola (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Lucas Sanabria play and who plays similarly?▼

Lucas Sanabria plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pierrick Capelle (France, N/A); Philipp Müller (Germany, N/A); Felipe Loyola (, N/A); Tim Latteier (Germany, 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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