AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nacho Lopez
Players most similar to Nacho Lopez (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nacho Lopez
- 1.Tom Sas98% DNA match·Kozakken Boys
- 2.Ilounga Pata98% DNA match·TOP Oss
- 3.Christ-Owen Kouassi98% DNA match·Lecce
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 Physical Stopper....”
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Physical StopperSmall Sample
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (4.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (3.2 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Nacho Lopez by playing style are:
- Tom Sas(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 578 minutes of playing time this season.
- Ilounga Pata(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (4.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (9.5/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 679 minutes of playing time this season.
- Christ-Owen Kouassi(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 895 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Tom Sas
Kozakken Boys · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/903.26
KP/900.65
Physical StopperSmall Sample
vs Lopez: 16y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
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Ilounga Pata
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Sint Maarten25y
Tkl/905.17
KP/901.39
Physical StopperSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Lopez: 13y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Christ-Owen Kouassi
Lecce · Serie A
France23y
Tkl/904.32
KP/900.00
Physical StopperSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Lopez: 15y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Thomas Cox
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2025
Tkl/902.88
KP/900.58
Physical StopperSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#5
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Patrick
Oratório · Liga Portugal
Brazil35y
Tkl/902.12
KP/901.11
Physical Stopper
97% match
N/A
#6
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Diego van Zutphen
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2026
Tkl/904.74
KP/900.25
Physical StopperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#7
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Festy Ebosele
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Republic of Ireland23y
Tkl/904.57
KP/900.26
Physical StopperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#8
J
Jakob Jessen
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/904.13
KP/900.66
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#9
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Lasse Flø
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.78
KP/900.89
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#10
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Mimeirhel Benita
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/902.65
KP/900.79
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#11
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Søren Eg Pedersen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark23y
Tkl/902.95
KP/902.04
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#12
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Junnosuke Suzuki
FC København · Superliga
Japan22yContract 2030
Tkl/902.86
KP/900.44
Physical StopperSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Nacho Lopez?▼
The top alternatives to Nacho Lopez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tom Sas, Ilounga Pata, Christ-Owen Kouassi, Thomas Cox, Patrick. 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 Nacho Lopez in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nacho Lopez in 2026 include Tom Sas (N/A), Ilounga Pata (N/A), Christ-Owen Kouassi (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nacho Lopez play and who plays similarly?▼
Nacho Lopez plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tom Sas (Netherlands, N/A); Ilounga Pata (Sint Maarten, N/A); Christ-Owen Kouassi (France, N/A); Thomas Cox (Netherlands, 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.