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Real Zaragoza· 2023/2024 · Liga Portugal · FULL

Best Alternatives to Martín Aguirregabiria

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Solid Defender

1.90Tkl/90

1.63KP/90

Based on 1,203 min · 2023/2024 · Liga Portugal · 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 Martín Aguirregabiria

Arvin Appiah83% match
Amiens SC · Liga Portugal · €8.8M
Andreas Ntoi79% match
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Carlos Vigaray86% match
Teruel · La Liga

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

Martín Aguirregabiria Padilla is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. The three closest DNA matches to Martín Aguirregabiria:

Arvin Appiah(83% match) — Arvin Appiah is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels.
Andreas Ntoi(79% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Carlos Vigaray(86% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90).

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Arvin Appiah

Amiens SC · Liga Portugal

vs Aguirregabiria: 5y younger

83% match

€8.8M

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Who are the best alternatives to Martín Aguirregabiria?▼

The top alternatives to Martín Aguirregabiria based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Arvin Appiah, Andreas Ntoi, Carlos Vigaray, Márton Dárdai, Tachi. 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 Martín Aguirregabiria in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Martín Aguirregabiria in 2026 include Arvin Appiah (€8.8M), Andreas Ntoi (N/A), Carlos Vigaray (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Martín Aguirregabiria play and who plays similarly?▼

Martín Aguirregabiria plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Arvin Appiah (England, €8.8M); Andreas Ntoi (Greece, N/A); Carlos Vigaray (Spain, N/A); Márton Dárdai (Germany, 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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