RisingTransfers
AI DNA Similarity

Best Alternatives to Nahuel Molina

Players most similar to Nahuel Molina (Defender, €15.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Nahuel Molina

  1. 1.Santiago Mouriño87% DNA match·Villarreal€10.0M
  2. 2.Andrei Rațiu86% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€18.0M
  3. 3.Álex Moreno86% DNA match·Girona€3.5M

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

RT

Intelligence Verdict

Chances MissedTop 0%
???Bottom 0%

A Active Full-Back....

See Full Verdict + Share Card →

Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90), central to possession (72 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up. Note: this profile is based on 884 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Nahuel Molina by playing style are:

  • Santiago Mouriño(87% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.7 successful tackles/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. However, he can be exposed in 1v1 situations.
  • Andrei Rațiu(86% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), central to possession (71 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Álex Moreno(86% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Santiago Mouriño delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 33% lower cost (€10.0M vs €15.0M), with 4.31 tackles won per 90 at age 24.

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

N
Comparison Base
Nahuel Molina
DefenderArgentina€15.0M
Full profile →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
S
Santiago Mouriño
Villarreal · La Liga
Uruguay24yContract 2030
Tkl/904.31
KP/900.31
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable
vs Molina: 4y younger
87% match
€10.0M
#2
A
Andrei Rațiu
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Romania27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.23
KP/901.11
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
€18.0M
#3
Á
Álex Moreno
Girona · La Liga
Spain32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.65
Active Full-Back
vs Molina: €12M cheaper · 4y older
86% match
€3.5M
#4
A
Arnau Martínez
Girona · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2027
Tkl/902.47
KP/900.62
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€10.0M
#5
J
Javi López
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Spain24y
Tkl/902.38
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€6.5M
#6
G
Gerard Martín
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.09
KP/900.65
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
€20.0M
#7
M
Matty Cash
Aston Villa · Premier League
Poland28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.94
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€22.0M
#8
J
José Gayà
Valencia · La Liga
Spain30yContract 2027
Tkl/902.48
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
€5.0M
#9
J
José Ángel Carmona
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.29
KP/900.63
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€12.0M
#10
C
Carlos Romero
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2026
Tkl/903.07
KP/900.62
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€25.0M
#11
V
Víctor García
Levante · La Liga
Spain28y
Tkl/902.25
KP/901.20
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€7.0M
#12
F
Fran García
Real Madrid · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.55
Small Sample
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€12.0M

Ask AI: Why are these players similar?

Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Nahuel Molina.

Ask AI about Nahuel Molina

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Nahuel Molina?
The top alternatives to Nahuel Molina based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Santiago Mouriño, Andrei Rațiu, Álex Moreno, Arnau Martínez, Javi López. 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 Nahuel Molina in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Nahuel Molina in 2026 include Santiago Mouriño (€10.0M), Andrei Rațiu (€18.0M), Álex Moreno (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nahuel Molina play and who plays similarly?
Nahuel Molina plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Santiago Mouriño (Uruguay, €10.0M); Andrei Rațiu (Romania, €18.0M); Álex Moreno (Spain, €3.5M); Arnau Martínez (Spain, €10.0M).
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.