AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mikel Vesga
Players most similar to Mikel Vesga (Midfielder, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mikel Vesga
- 1.Miguel Sousa88% DNA match·Casa Pia
- 2.Javi Martínez86% DNA match·SD Eibar
- 3.Mikail Okyar85% DNA match·Gençlerbirliği
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 Box-to-Box....”
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Box-to-Box
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.64 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (63 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.5/90). The three most similar players to Mikel Vesga by playing style are:
- Miguel Sousa(88% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and heavily involved in play (61 touches/90). However, he prone to committing fouls (2.7/90).
- Javi Martínez(86% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 869 minutes of playing time this season.
- Mikail Okyar(85% match) — Mikail Okyar is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90) and heavily involved in play (54 touches/90).
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Miguel Sousa
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal27y
KP/901.67
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
vs Vesga: 6y younger
88% match
N/A
#2
J
Javi Martínez
SD Eibar · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2027
KP/901.04
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Vesga: 7y younger
86% match
N/A
#3
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Mikail Okyar
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
27y
KP/900.45
G/900.07
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Vesga: 6y younger
85% match
N/A
#4
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Mylian Jiménez
ADO Den Haag · Superliga
Netherlands23y
KP/901.50
G/900.21
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#5
J
José García
Inter Club d'Escaldes · La Liga
Spain29y
KP/900.95
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#6
L
L. Sandgrav
Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2028
KP/901.05
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#7
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Demir Ege Tıknaz
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Turkey21yContract 2028
KP/900.78
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€6.0M
#8
F
Frederik Holst
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark31y
KP/901.06
G/900.05
Box-to-Box
84% match
N/A
#9
P
Peru Nolaskoain
SD Eibar · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2027
KP/900.31
G/900.10
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#10
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Mateo Flores
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Spain22y
KP/900.48
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#11
J
Jean-Paul Boëtius
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Netherlands32y
KP/901.12
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€3.5M
#12
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Youssouf M'Changama
Al Batin · Ligue 1
Comoros35y
KP/900.88
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
84% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Mikel Vesga?▼
The top alternatives to Mikel Vesga based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Miguel Sousa, Javi Martínez, Mikail Okyar, Mylian Jiménez, José García. 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 Vesga in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mikel Vesga in 2026 include Miguel Sousa (N/A), Javi Martínez (N/A), Mikail Okyar (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mikel Vesga play and who plays similarly?▼
Mikel Vesga plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Miguel Sousa (Portugal, N/A); Javi Martínez (Spain, N/A); Mikail Okyar (, N/A); Mylian Jiménez (Netherlands, 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.