AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Pablo Maffeo
Players most similar to Pablo Maffeo (Defender, €5.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Pablo Maffeo
- 1.Andrei Rațiu85% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€18.0M
- 2.Carlos Romero84% DNA match·Espanyol€25.0M
- 3.José Ángel Carmona84% DNA match·Sevilla€12.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
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“A Defender....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Pablo Maffeo by playing style are:
- Andrei Rațiu(85% 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.
- Carlos Romero(84% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
- José Ángel Carmona(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
Transfer Intelligence
Andrei Rațiu delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 260% premium over Pablo Maffeo, with 2.23 tackles won per 90 at age 27.
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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Andrei Rațiu
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Romania27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.23
KP/901.11
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Maffeo: €13M more expensive
85% match
€18.0M
#2
C
Carlos Romero
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2026
Tkl/903.07
KP/900.62
vs Maffeo: €20M more expensive · 4y younger
84% match
€25.0M
#3
J
José Ángel Carmona
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.29
KP/900.63
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Maffeo: €7M more expensive · 4y younger
84% match
€12.0M
#4
R
Rasmus Kristensen
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
84% match
€14.0M
#5
G
Gabriel Suazo
Sevilla · La Liga
Chile28yContract 2028
Tkl/903.82
KP/901.83
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€7.0M
#6
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Nahuel Tenaglia
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga
Argentina30yContract 2029
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.15
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€3.0M
#7
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Nahuel Molina
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Argentina28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.34
KP/901.83
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€15.0M
#8
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David Affengruber
Elche · La Liga
Austria25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€9.0M
#9
M
Matteo Ruggeri
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Italy23yContract 2030
Tkl/902.91
KP/901.27
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€15.0M
#10
R
Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.34
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€50.0M
#11
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Alejandro Grimaldo
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Spain30yContract 2027
Tkl/903.17
KP/902.42
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€24.0M
#12
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Junior Firpo
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.80
KP/901.06
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€6.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Pablo Maffeo?▼
The top alternatives to Pablo Maffeo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Andrei Rațiu, Carlos Romero, José Ángel Carmona, Rasmus Kristensen, Gabriel Suazo. 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 Pablo Maffeo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Pablo Maffeo in 2026 include Andrei Rațiu (€18.0M), Carlos Romero (€25.0M), José Ángel Carmona (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Pablo Maffeo play and who plays similarly?▼
Pablo Maffeo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Andrei Rațiu (Romania, €18.0M); Carlos Romero (Spain, €25.0M); José Ángel Carmona (Spain, €12.0M); Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark, €14.0M).
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.