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Granada· 2025/2026 · Super League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Martin Hongla

MidfielderCameroon28y€2.5MFull profile →

Metronome

1.03KP/90

0.10G/90

0.07A/90

Based on 2,794 min · 2025/2026 · Super League · 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 Martin Hongla

Daniel Boloca86% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €5.0M
Jean-Paul Boëtius85% match
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Metronome

Martin Hongla is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Martin Hongla:

Daniel Boloca(86% match) — Daniel Boloca is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Jean-Paul Boëtius(85% match) — Jean-Paul Boëtius is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Julien Ponceau(88% match) — Julien Ponceau is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Daniel Boloca

Sassuolo · Serie A

Romania27yContract 2028

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Who are the best alternatives to Martin Hongla?▼

The top alternatives to Martin Hongla based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Daniel Boloca, Jean-Paul Boëtius, Julien Ponceau, Youssouf M'Changama, Issiaka Kamate. 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 Martin Hongla in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Martin Hongla in 2026 include Daniel Boloca (€5.0M), Jean-Paul Boëtius (€3.5M), Julien Ponceau (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Martin Hongla play and who plays similarly?▼

Martin Hongla plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Daniel Boloca (Romania, €5.0M); Jean-Paul Boëtius (Netherlands, €3.5M); Julien Ponceau (France, N/A); Youssouf M'Changama (Comoros, 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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