AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nacho Rodríguez
Players most similar to Nacho Rodríguez (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Physical Stopper in Primera Division. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (9.0/90). The three most similar players to Nacho Rodríguez by playing style are:
- Eric Bailly(94% match) — A Physical Stopper in La Liga. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), dominant in the air (3.0 aerials won/90, 67%), uses long balls frequently (6.5/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- João Goulart(94% match) — A Physical Stopper in Liga Portugal. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90).
- Gaspar(94% match) — A Physical Stopper in Serie A. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.0/90).
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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Eric Bailly
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Ivory Coast31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.53
KP/900.13
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable94% match
€38.0M
#2
J
João Goulart
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
Tkl/901.14
KP/900.16
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
#3
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Gaspar
Lecce · Serie A
Angola28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.23
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
94% match
€3.5M
#4
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Léo Santos
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Brazil27y
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.39
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
#5
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Axel Tuanzebe
Burnley · Premier League
England28y
Tkl/901.16
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
94% match
€5.0M
#6
T
Thomas Kristensen
Udinese · Serie A
Denmark24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.16
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip94% match
€9.0M
#7
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Jamil Siebert
Lecce · Serie A
Germany23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.10
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip94% match
€3.8M
#8
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Marvin Adolphe Fabrice Elimbi Gilbert
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
France23yContract 2028
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.26
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
#9
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Brendan Chardonnet
Brest · Ligue 1
France31yContract 2027
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.39
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable93% match
€5.0M
#10
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James Tarkowski
Everton · Premier League
England33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.34
KP/900.52
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip93% match
€7.0M
#11
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Dimitrios Goutas
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Greece31yContract 2027
Tkl/901.34
KP/900.04
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable93% match
N/A
#12
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Malte Kiilerich
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark30y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.18
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
N/A
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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 Nacho Rodríguez.
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Who are the best alternatives to Nacho Rodríguez?▼
The top alternatives to Nacho Rodríguez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Eric Bailly, João Goulart, Gaspar, Léo Santos, Axel Tuanzebe. 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 Rodríguez in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nacho Rodríguez in 2026 include Eric Bailly (€38.0M), João Goulart (N/A), Gaspar (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nacho Rodríguez play and who plays similarly?▼
Nacho Rodríguez plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Eric Bailly (Ivory Coast, €38.0M); João Goulart (Portugal, N/A); Gaspar (Angola, €3.5M); Léo Santos (Brazil, 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.