⬡ AI DNA · Live season

FC Barcelona· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Gavi

Central MidfieldSpain21y€40.0MFull profile →

MetronomeDefensiveSmall Sample

1.25KP/90

0.00G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 574 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes La Liga & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Gavi

Thiago Pitarch97% match
Real Madrid · La Liga
Federico Valverde80% match
Real Madrid · La Liga · €90.0M
Pablo Barrios80% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €60.0M

Ranked by RT Player DNA + league/value credibility. Scroll for full list, per-90 stats, and share cards.

Next: turn this shortlist into a card or a lineup.

Make Gavi's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓

Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeDefensiveSmall Sample

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.2/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 574 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Gavi:

Thiago Pitarch(97% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.30 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Federico Valverde(80% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Pablo Barrios(80% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), central to possession (75 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.2/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Make card →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Thiago Pitarch

Real Madrid · La Liga

Spain18y

KP/900.91

G/900.00

MetronomeSmall SampleIn form ↑

vs Gavi: 3y younger

97% match

N/A

Compare Gavi vs Pitarch →

Ask about replacements for Gavi

Same DNA shortlist as above — budget fit, who to avoid, or why the top match works.

Knows 56,883 players. Knows 3,481 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Gavi?▼

The top alternatives to Gavi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thiago Pitarch, Federico Valverde, Pablo Barrios, Eduardo Camavinga, Frenkie de Jong. 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 Gavi in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Gavi in 2026 include Thiago Pitarch (N/A), Federico Valverde (€90.0M), Pablo Barrios (€60.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Gavi play and who plays similarly?▼

Gavi plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thiago Pitarch (Spain, N/A); Federico Valverde (Uruguay, €90.0M); Pablo Barrios (Spain, €60.0M); Eduardo Camavinga (France, €50.0M).

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.

← Back to Gavi's profile·Browse all players