⬡ AI DNA · Live season

Atlanta United· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Matías Galarza Fonda

Central MidfieldParaguay24yN/AFull profile →

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

1.57KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 667 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.

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

DNA matchDNA style match · see league & value below

Top 3 alternatives to Matías Galarza Fonda

Alex Lebarbier98% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Jon Ander Olasagasti97% match
Levante · La Liga
Gustavo Klismahn

Next: turn this shortlist into a card or a lineup.

Make Fonda's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.6 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.6 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (66 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.0/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 667 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Matías Galarza Fonda:

Alex Lebarbier(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (63 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.0/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Jon Ander Olasagasti(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Gustavo Klismahn(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90).

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Comparison Base

Matías Galarza Fonda

MidfielderParaguayMajor League SoccerN/A

Make card →Full profile →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Alex Lebarbier

Real Sociedad · La Liga

France21y

KP/901.64

G/900.17

CreatorCreativeIn form ↑

vs Fonda: 3y younger

98% match

N/A

Compare Fonda vs Lebarbier →

Ask about replacements for Fonda

Same DNA shortlist as above — budget fit, who to avoid, or why the top match works.

Knows 56,883 players. Knows 3,481 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Matías Galarza Fonda?▼

The top alternatives to Matías Galarza Fonda based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alex Lebarbier, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Gustavo Klismahn, Matija Mitrovic, Yusuf Deniz Sas. 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 Matías Galarza Fonda in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Matías Galarza Fonda in 2026 include Alex Lebarbier (N/A), Jon Ander Olasagasti (N/A), Gustavo Klismahn (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Matías Galarza Fonda play and who plays similarly?▼

Matías Galarza Fonda plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alex Lebarbier (France, N/A); Jon Ander Olasagasti (Spain, N/A); Gustavo Klismahn (Brazil, N/A); Matija Mitrovic (Serbia, 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.

← Back to Matías Galarza Fonda's profile·Browse all players