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Best Alternatives to Mikel Oyarzabal

Players most similar to Mikel Oyarzabal (Attacker, €25.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Mikel Oyarzabal

  1. 1.Ander Barrenetxea88% DNA match·Real Sociedad€18.0M
  2. 2.Peque Fernández86% DNA match·Sevilla€3.5M
  3. 3.Takefusa Kubo86% DNA match·Real Sociedad€30.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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A Complete Forward....

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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 most similar players to Mikel Oyarzabal by playing style are:

  • Ander Barrenetxea(88% match)A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.8/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Peque Fernández(86% match)A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (4.6/90). Note: this profile is based on 760 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Takefusa Kubo(86% match)A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.0/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Ander Barrenetxea delivers 88% of the same playing style, at 28% lower cost (€18.0M vs €25.0M), with 0.14 goals per 90 at age 24. That's 28% of Mikel Oyarzabal's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Mikel Oyarzabal
AttackerSpain€25.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Ander Barrenetxea
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2030
G/900.14
A/900.22
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Oyarzabal: €7M cheaper · 5y younger · -0.37 G/90
88% match
€18.0M
#2
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Peque Fernández
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Oyarzabal: €22M cheaper · 6y younger · -0.28 G/90
86% match
€3.5M
#3
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Takefusa Kubo
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Japan24yContract 2029
G/900.15
A/900.22
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Oyarzabal: 5y younger · -0.37 G/90
86% match
€30.0M
#4
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Gorka Guruzeta
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2028
G/900.32
A/900.16
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
€5.0M
#5
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Jorge de Frutos
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2028
G/900.39
A/900.06
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
€12.0M
#6
B
Borja Mayoral
Getafe · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2027
G/900.39
A/900.10
Complete Forward
85% match
€7.5M
#7
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Roberto Fernández
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2031
G/900.22
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€10.0M
#8
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Víctor Muñoz
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2030
G/900.13
A/900.13
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€5.0M
#9
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Diego López
Valencia · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2027
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€12.0M
#10
G
Germán Valera
Elche · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
G/900.19
A/900.19
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€5.0M
#11
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Abel Ruiz
Girona · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2029
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete Forward
84% match
€3.0M
#12
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Rafa Mir
Elche · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2026
G/900.47
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
84% match
€4.0M

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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: Ander Barrenetxea, Peque Fernández, Takefusa Kubo, Gorka Guruzeta, Jorge de Frutos. 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 Ander Barrenetxea (€18.0M), Peque Fernández (€3.5M), Takefusa Kubo (€30.0M). 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 Ander Barrenetxea (Spain, €18.0M); Peque Fernández (Spain, €3.5M); Takefusa Kubo (Japan, €30.0M); 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.