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Al Wasl· 2022/2023 · UAE Pro League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Nicolás Giménez

MidfielderArgentina30y€2.0MFull profile →

2.87KP/90

0.20G/90

0.40A/90

Based on 2,252 min · 2022/2023 · UAE Pro League · FULL

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 Giménez

Nico Melamed80% match
Almería · La Liga · €3.0M
Daniel Boloca77% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Nicolás Giménez is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Nicolás Giménez:

Nico Melamed(80% match) — Nicolás Melamed Ribaudo is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.
Daniel Boloca(77% match) — Daniel Boloca is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Raúl Guti(77% match) — José Raúl Gutiérrez Parejo is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nico Melamed

Almería · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2030

KP/902.36

G/900.00

CreatorCreativeOut of form ↓

vs Giménez: 5y younger

80% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Nicolás Giménez?▼

The top alternatives to Nicolás Giménez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nico Melamed, Daniel Boloca, Raúl Guti, Yanis Khafi, Brais Méndez. 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 Giménez in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nicolás Giménez in 2026 include Nico Melamed (€3.0M), Daniel Boloca (€5.0M), Raúl Guti (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nicolás Giménez play and who plays similarly?▼

Nicolás Giménez plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nico Melamed (Spain, €3.0M); Daniel Boloca (Romania, €5.0M); Raúl Guti (Spain, €5.0M); Yanis Khafi (France, 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.

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