AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Maximiliano Olivera
Players most similar to Maximiliano Olivera (Defender, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Maximiliano Olivera
- 1.Andrea Masiello87% DNA match·Südtirol
- 2.Lucas Olaza87% DNA match·Krasnodar€4.0M
- 3.Maximilian Wöber86% DNA match·Werder Bremen€3.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Solid Defender
Maximiliano Martín Olivera De Andrea is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success). The three most similar players to Maximiliano Olivera by playing style are:
- Andrea Masiello(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 517 minutes of playing time this season.
- Lucas Olaza(87% match) — Lucas René Olaza Catrofe is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success). (Limited sample: 293 mins)
- Maximilian Wöber(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Transfer Intelligence
Lucas Olaza delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 60% premium over Maximiliano Olivera, with 1.74 tackles won per 90 at age 31.
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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Andrea Masiello
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Olivera: 6y older
87% match
N/A
#2
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Lucas Olaza
Krasnodar · La Liga
Uruguay31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.74
KP/901.64
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Olivera: 3y younger
87% match
€4.0M
#3
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Maximilian Wöber
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Austria28yContract 2026
Tkl/903.04
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Olivera: 6y younger
86% match
€3.0M
#4
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Oliver Fobassam
Zwickau · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
86% match
N/A
#5
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A. Andersson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Sweden29y
Tkl/902.13
KP/901.29
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
N/A
#6
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Maximilian Bauer
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
N/A
#7
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Lorenzo Moretti
Virtus Entella · Serie A
Italy24y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
86% match
N/A
#8
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Matteo Lovato
Empoli · Serie A
Italy26y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€7.0M
#9
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Marquinhos
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€30.0M
#10
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Fabrice N'Sakala
Annecy · Super Lig
DR Congo35yContract 2026
Tkl/902.34
KP/901.30
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#11
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A. Oggesen
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.38
KP/901.55
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#12
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Mamadou Sakho
Torpedo Kutaisi · Premier League
France36y
Tkl/900.64
KP/900.11
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€28.2M
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Who are the best alternatives to Maximiliano Olivera?▼
The top alternatives to Maximiliano Olivera based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Andrea Masiello, Lucas Olaza, Maximilian Wöber, Oliver Fobassam, A. Andersson. 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 Maximiliano Olivera in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Maximiliano Olivera in 2026 include Andrea Masiello (N/A), Lucas Olaza (€4.0M), Maximilian Wöber (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Maximiliano Olivera play and who plays similarly?▼
Maximiliano Olivera plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Andrea Masiello (Italy, N/A); Lucas Olaza (Uruguay, €4.0M); Maximilian Wöber (Austria, €3.0M); Oliver Fobassam (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.