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Real Zaragoza· 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · FULL

Best Alternatives to Pablo Insua

DefenderSpain32y€1.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

1.52Tkl/90

0.54KP/90

Based on 2,506 min · 2025/2026 · Copa Del Rey · 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 Pablo Insua

Duje Caleta-Car85% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €3.0M
Jon Martín84% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €20.0M
Igor Zubeldia84% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €9.0M

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Aerials WonTop 6%

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and uses long balls frequently (5.6/90). The three closest DNA matches to Pablo Insua:

Duje Caleta-Car(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90).
Jon Martín(84% match) — Martín has built his game around a quiet, almost ruthless efficiency — a defender who wins his battles in the air and on the ground before most opponents even realise they've lost them. His aerial win rate and duel success both sit in the top 10% of La Liga defenders, which in one of Europe's most physically demanding leagues is no small claim.
Igor Zubeldia(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Duje Caleta-Car

Real Sociedad · La Liga

Croatia29yContract 2026

Tkl/901.05

KP/900.13

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑

vs Insua: 3y younger

85% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Pablo Insua?▼

The top alternatives to Pablo Insua based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Duje Caleta-Car, Jon Martín, Igor Zubeldia, Unai Núñez, Pedro Lima. 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 Insua in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Pablo Insua in 2026 include Duje Caleta-Car (€3.0M), Jon Martín (€20.0M), Igor Zubeldia (€9.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Pablo Insua play and who plays similarly?▼

Pablo Insua plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Duje Caleta-Car (Croatia, €3.0M); Jon Martín (Spain, €20.0M); Igor Zubeldia (Spain, €9.0M); Unai Núñez (Spain, €3.5M).

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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