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Cruz Azul· 2025/2026 · Liga MX · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Nicolás Ibáñez

Centre ForwardArgentina31y€3.0MFull profile →

Target ManProlificSmall Sample

0.59G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 760 min · 2025/2026 · Liga MX · PARTIAL

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 Nicolás Ibáñez

Borja Iglesias84% match
Celta de Vigo · La Liga · €3.0M
Toni Martínez82% match
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga · €7.5M

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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 closest DNA matches to Nicolás Ibáñez:

Borja Iglesias(84% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.66 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Toni Martínez(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.47 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (5.9 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Yassir Zabiri(81% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.55 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Borja Iglesias

Celta de Vigo · La Liga

Spain33yContract 2027

G/900.66

A/900.10

PoacherProlificOut of form ↓

vs Ibáñez: 2y older · +0.07 G/90

84% match

€3.0M

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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, Yassir Zabiri, Ante Budimir, Raúl Jiménez. 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 (€7.5M), Yassir Zabiri (€4.0M). 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, €7.5M); Yassir Zabiri (Morocco, €4.0M); Ante Budimir (Croatia, €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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