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Best Alternatives to Mateo Les

Players most similar to Mateo Les (Defender, €220K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Mateo Les

  1. 1.Atanas Chernev100% DNA match·Kaiserslautern
  2. 2.Jerome Opoku100% DNA match·İstanbul Başakşehir
  3. 3.Gabin Blancquart100% DNA match·VVV-Venlo

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 Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CB

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy). The three most similar players to Mateo Les by playing style are:

  • Atanas Chernev(100% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).
  • Jerome Opoku(100% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).
  • Gabin Blancquart(100% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).

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

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Comparison Base
Mateo Les
DefenderCroatia€220K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Atanas Chernev
Kaiserslautern · Liga Portugal
Bulgaria24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Les: 2y younger
100% match
N/A
#2
J
Jerome Opoku
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Ghana27y
Tkl/900.75
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
100% match
N/A
#3
G
Gabin Blancquart
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
France22yContract 2026
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Les: 4y younger
100% match
N/A
#4
A
Adam Nygaard Andersen
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.30
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
100% match
N/A
#5
P
Philipp Ziereis
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany33y
Tkl/901.44
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
100% match
N/A
#6
E
Elias Egouli
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/901.46
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
100% match
N/A
#7
I
Iván Márquez
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Spain31y
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
100% match
N/A
#8
U
Unai Elgezabal
Levante · La Liga
Spain33y
Tkl/900.72
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#9
J
Jannis Heuer
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
99% match
N/A
#10
D
Damon Mirani
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
N/A
#11
D
Dies Janse
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.58
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
N/A
#12
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Lukas Boeder
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.50
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
99% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Mateo Les?
The top alternatives to Mateo Les based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Atanas Chernev, Jerome Opoku, Gabin Blancquart, Adam Nygaard Andersen, Philipp Ziereis. 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 Mateo Les in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Mateo Les in 2026 include Atanas Chernev (N/A), Jerome Opoku (N/A), Gabin Blancquart (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mateo Les play and who plays similarly?
Mateo Les plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Atanas Chernev (Bulgaria, N/A); Jerome Opoku (Ghana, N/A); Gabin Blancquart (France, N/A); Adam Nygaard Andersen (Denmark, 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.