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Spartak Moskva· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Manfred Ugalde

AttackerCosta Rica24y€14.0MFull profile →

PoacherProlific

0.67G/90

0.09A/90

Based on 2,128 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · 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 Manfred Ugalde

Neal Maupay80% match
Sevilla · La Liga · €4.0M
Manu Vallejo79% match
Ceuta · La Liga · €5.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlific

Manfred Ugalde is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box. 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 (0.72 goals/90), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Manfred Ugalde:

Neal Maupay(80% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90).
Manu Vallejo(79% match) — Manuel Javier Vallejo Galván is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate.
Amath Ndiaye(78% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Neal Maupay

Sevilla · La Liga

France29yContract 2028

G/900.21

A/900.10

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vs Ugalde: €10M cheaper · 5y older · -0.46 G/90

80% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Manfred Ugalde?▼

The top alternatives to Manfred Ugalde based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Neal Maupay, Manu Vallejo, Amath Ndiaye, Manuel Torres, Fer Niño. 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 Manfred Ugalde in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Manfred Ugalde in 2026 include Neal Maupay (€4.0M), Manu Vallejo (€5.5M), Amath Ndiaye (€6.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Manfred Ugalde play and who plays similarly?▼

Manfred Ugalde plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Neal Maupay (France, €4.0M); Manu Vallejo (Spain, €5.5M); Amath Ndiaye (Senegal, €6.5M); Manuel Torres (Spain, 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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