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Mazatlán· 2025/2026 · Liga MX · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Mauro Laínez

Left WingMexico30y€2.4MFull profile →

0.00G/90

0.27A/90

Based on 1,011 min · 2025/2026 · Liga MX · 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 Mauro Laínez

Wesley81% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €5.0M
Nico González83% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €24.0M
Thiago Almada82% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €20.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Mauro Laínez:

Wesley(81% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.2/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).
Nico González(83% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90).
Thiago Almada(82% match) — A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Wesley

Real Sociedad · La Liga

Brazil21yContract 2028

G/900.40

A/900.00

Inside ForwardProlific

vs Laínez: 9y younger · +0.40 G/90

81% match

€5.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Mauro Laínez?▼

The top alternatives to Mauro Laínez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Wesley, Nico González, Thiago Almada, Javi Puado, Bryan Gil. 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 Mauro Laínez in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mauro Laínez in 2026 include Wesley (€5.0M), Nico González (€24.0M), Thiago Almada (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mauro Laínez play and who plays similarly?▼

Mauro Laínez plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Wesley (Brazil, €5.0M); Nico González (Argentina, €24.0M); Thiago Almada (Argentina, €20.0M); Javi Puado (Spain, €10.0M).

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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