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Valencia· 2024/2025 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Marcos Navarro Blázquez

DefenderSpain22yN/AFull profile →

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

2.20Tkl/90

0.79KP/90

Based on 572 min · 2024/2025 · La Liga · 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 Marcos Navarro Blázquez

Ángel Ortiz94% match
Real Betis · La Liga · €4.0M
Roger Hinojo94% match
Espanyol · La Liga
Romano Floriani Mussolini99% match
Cremonese · Serie A

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 572 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Marcos Navarro Blázquez:

Ángel Ortiz(94% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.9 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Roger Hinojo(94% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Romano Floriani Mussolini(99% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).

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Ángel Ortiz

Real Betis · La Liga

Spain21yContract 2029

Tkl/904.16

KP/900.93

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

94% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Marcos Navarro Blázquez?▼

The top alternatives to Marcos Navarro Blázquez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ángel Ortiz, Roger Hinojo, Romano Floriani Mussolini, Pau Cubarsí, Dean Huijsen. 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 Marcos Navarro Blázquez in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Marcos Navarro Blázquez in 2026 include Ángel Ortiz (€4.0M), Roger Hinojo (N/A), Romano Floriani Mussolini (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Marcos Navarro Blázquez play and who plays similarly?▼

Marcos Navarro Blázquez plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ángel Ortiz (Spain, €4.0M); Roger Hinojo (Spain, N/A); Romano Floriani Mussolini (Italy, N/A); Pau Cubarsí (Spain, €80.0M).

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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