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Las Palmas· 2021/2022 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Marc Cardona

AttackerSpain30y€2.5MFull profile →

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

0.24G/90

0.24A/90

Based on 783 min · 2021/2022 · Eredivisie · FULL

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 Marc Cardona

Alessio Da Cruz83% match
Athletic Club · Eredivisie · €3.5M
Koen Kostons84% match
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Remco Balk84% match
SC Cambuur · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

Marc Cardona Rovira is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Marc Cardona:

Alessio Da Cruz(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90).
Koen Kostons(84% match) — Koen Kostons is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate.
Remco Balk(84% match) — Remco Balk is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate.

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Alessio Da Cruz

Athletic Club · Eredivisie

vs Cardona: +0.27 G/90

83% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Marc Cardona?▼

The top alternatives to Marc Cardona based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alessio Da Cruz, Koen Kostons, Remco Balk, Iñigo Córdoba, Giovanni Korte. 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 Marc Cardona in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Marc Cardona in 2026 include Alessio Da Cruz (€3.5M), Koen Kostons (N/A), Remco Balk (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Marc Cardona play and who plays similarly?▼

Marc Cardona plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alessio Da Cruz (Cape Verde, €3.5M); Koen Kostons (Netherlands, N/A); Remco Balk (Netherlands, N/A); Iñigo Córdoba (Spain, N/A).

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