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Best Alternatives to Nicolás Ibáñez

Players most similar to Nicolás Ibáñez (Attacker, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Nicolás Ibáñez

  1. 1.Borja Iglesias84% DNA match·Celta de Vigo€3.0M
  2. 2.Toni Martínez82% DNA match·Deportivo Alavés€3.5M
  3. 3.Roberto Fernández81% DNA match·Espanyol€10.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

GoalsTop 9%
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“A Target Man....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlificSmall Sample

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.59 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 760 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Nicolás Ibáñez by playing style are:

  • Borja Iglesias(84% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.76 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Toni Martínez(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.2 aerials won/90).
  • Roberto Fernández(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Borja Iglesias delivers 84% of the same playing style, with 0.76 goals per 90 at age 33. That's 129% of Nicolás Ibáñez's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

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

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Comparison Base
Nicolás Ibáñez
AttackerArgentina€3.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Borja Iglesias
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain33yContract 2027
G/900.76
A/900.06
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Ibáñez: 2y older · +0.17 G/90
84% match
€3.0M
#2
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Toni Martínez
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2028
G/900.39
A/900.10
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Ibáñez: 3y younger · -0.20 G/90
82% match
€3.5M
#3
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Roberto Fernández
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2031
G/900.22
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Ibáñez: €7M more expensive · 8y younger · -0.37 G/90
81% match
€10.0M
#4
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Alassane Pléa
PSV · Eredivisie
France33yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Complete ForwardProlific
80% match
€3.0M
#5
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Tadeo Allende
Inter Miami · La Liga
Argentina27yContract 2030
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
80% match
€5.0M
#6
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Peque Fernández
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
€3.5M
#7
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Ante Budimir
Osasuna · La Liga
Croatia34yContract 2027
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
80% match
€3.0M
#8
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Raúl Jiménez
Fulham · Premier League
Mexico35yContract 2026
G/900.38
A/900.13
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
80% match
€4.0M
#9
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Yassir Zabiri
Rennes · Liga Portugal
Morocco21yContract 2029
G/900.55
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
81% match
€4.0M
#10
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Álvaro García
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Spain33yContract 2028
G/900.23
A/900.06
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
80% match
€4.5M
#11
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Lautaro Martínez
Inter · Serie A
Argentina28yContract 2029
G/900.85
A/900.31
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable
79% match
€85.0M
#12
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Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil25y
G/900.25
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
79% match
€11.6M
Compare head-to-head:Ibáñez vs Iglesias →Ibáñez vs Martínez →Ibáñez vs Fernández →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Nicolás Ibáñez?▼
The top alternatives to Nicolás Ibáñez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Borja Iglesias, Toni Martínez, Roberto Fernández, Alassane Pléa, Tadeo Allende. 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 Nicolás Ibáñez in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nicolás Ibáñez in 2026 include Borja Iglesias (€3.0M), Toni Martínez (€3.5M), Roberto Fernández (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nicolás Ibáñez play and who plays similarly?▼
Nicolás Ibáñez plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Borja Iglesias (Spain, €3.0M); Toni Martínez (Spain, €3.5M); Roberto Fernández (Spain, €10.0M); Alassane Pléa (France, €3.0M).
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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