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Real Sociedad· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Mikel Oyarzabal

Centre ForwardSpain29y€25.0MFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlific

0.48G/90

0.14A/90

Based on 2,091 min · 2025/2026 · 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 Mikel Oyarzabal

Ferran Torres80% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €50.0M
Georges Mikautadze80% match
Villarreal · La Liga · €28.0M
Vladyslav Vanat77% match
Girona · La Liga · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.43 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mikel Oyarzabal:

Ferran Torres(80% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.73 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Georges Mikautadze(80% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.58 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Vladyslav Vanat(77% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90).

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Ferran Torres

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Spain26yContract 2027

G/900.73

A/900.09

PoacherProlificOut of form ↓

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Mikel Oyarzabal?▼

The top alternatives to Mikel Oyarzabal based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ferran Torres, Georges Mikautadze, Vladyslav Vanat, Gorka Guruzeta, Borja Mayoral. 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 Mikel Oyarzabal in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mikel Oyarzabal in 2026 include Ferran Torres (€50.0M), Georges Mikautadze (€28.0M), Vladyslav Vanat (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mikel Oyarzabal play and who plays similarly?▼

Mikel Oyarzabal plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ferran Torres (Spain, €50.0M); Georges Mikautadze (Georgia, €28.0M); Vladyslav Vanat (Ukraine, €15.0M); Gorka Guruzeta (Spain, €5.0M).

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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