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Best Alternatives to Óscar Estupiñán

Players most similar to Óscar Estupiñán (Attacker, €2.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Óscar Estupiñán

  1. 1.Toni Martínez83% DNA match·Deportivo Alavés€3.5M
  2. 2.Pablo Durán84% DNA match·Celta de Vigo€4.0M
  3. 3.Roberto Fernández82% DNA match·Espanyol€10.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

GoalsTop 11%
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Estupiñán is the ultimate penalty-box ghost, a striker who exists on the absolute periphery of the...

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

Estupiñán is the ultimate penalty-box ghost, a striker who exists on the absolute periphery of the match until the moment he kills it. While his 66% pass accuracy and subterranean dribbling numbers (bottom 10% in Liga MX) suggest a limited technician, his output tells a far more predatory story. He is a high-volume aerial target, ranking in the top 10% for aerials won, yet he pairs this physical dominance with an elite finishing touch that yields 0.52 goals per 90—a rate that puts him among the league’s most efficient killers. The three most similar players to Óscar Estupiñán by playing style are:

  • Toni Martínez(83% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.2 aerials won/90).
  • Pablo Durán(84% match)A Forward.
  • Roberto Fernández(82% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Toni Martínez delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 75% premium over Óscar Estupiñán, with 0.39 goals per 90 at age 28. That's 69% of Óscar Estupiñán's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

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

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Óscar Estupiñán
AttackerColombia€2.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Toni Martínez
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2028
G/900.39
A/900.10
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Estupiñán: -0.18 G/90
83% match
€3.5M
#2
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Pablo Durán
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
G/900.08
A/900.08
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Estupiñán: 5y younger · -0.49 G/90
84% match
€4.0M
#3
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Roberto Fernández
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2031
G/900.22
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Estupiñán: €8M more expensive · 6y younger · -0.35 G/90
82% match
€10.0M
#4
I
Isaac Romero
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2028
G/900.18
A/900.00
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€6.0M
#5
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Tadeo Allende
Inter Miami · La Liga
Argentina27yContract 2030
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
82% match
€5.0M
#6
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Jhon Durán
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
Colombia22yContract 2026
G/900.50
A/900.33
Goal Scorer
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€25.0M
#7
A
Abel Ruiz
Girona · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2029
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete Forward
81% match
€3.0M
#8
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Cucho Hernández
Real Betis · La Liga
Colombia27yContract 2030
G/900.44
A/900.13
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
81% match
€18.0M
#9
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Karl Etta Eyong
Levante · La Liga
Cameroon22y
G/900.41
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€3.0M
#10
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Raúl García
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2028
G/901.06
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€3.0M
#11
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Fally Mayulu
Arouca · Liga Portugal
France23yContract 2028
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€3.5M
#12
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Ante Budimir
Osasuna · La Liga
Croatia34yContract 2027
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Óscar Estupiñán?
The top alternatives to Óscar Estupiñán based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Toni Martínez, Pablo Durán, Roberto Fernández, Isaac Romero, Tadeo Allende. 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 Óscar Estupiñán in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Óscar Estupiñán in 2026 include Toni Martínez (€3.5M), Pablo Durán (€4.0M), Roberto Fernández (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Óscar Estupiñán play and who plays similarly?
Óscar Estupiñán plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Toni Martínez (Spain, €3.5M); Pablo Durán (Spain, €4.0M); Roberto Fernández (Spain, €10.0M); Isaac Romero (Spain, €6.0M).
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.