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Espanyol· 2025/2026 · La Liga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Roberto Fernández

Centre ForwardSpain23y€10.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.24G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 2,274 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · 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 Roberto Fernández

Mikel Oyarzabal80% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €25.0M
Vladyslav Vanat80% match
Girona · La Liga · €15.0M
Toni Martínez88% match
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga · €7.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Roberto Fernández:

Mikel Oyarzabal(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.43 goals/90).
Vladyslav Vanat(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90).
Toni Martínez(88% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.47 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (5.9 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mikel Oyarzabal

Real Sociedad · La Liga

Spain29yContract 2028

G/900.48

A/900.14

Complete ForwardProlificIn form ↑

vs Fernández: €15M more expensive · 6y older · +0.24 G/90

80% match

€25.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Roberto Fernández?▼

The top alternatives to Roberto Fernández based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mikel Oyarzabal, Vladyslav Vanat, Toni Martínez, Gonzalo García, Raúl García. 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 Roberto Fernández in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Roberto Fernández in 2026 include Mikel Oyarzabal (€25.0M), Vladyslav Vanat (€15.0M), Toni Martínez (€7.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Roberto Fernández play and who plays similarly?▼

Roberto Fernández plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain, €25.0M); Vladyslav Vanat (Ukraine, €15.0M); Toni Martínez (Spain, €7.5M); Gonzalo García (Spain, €15.0M).

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.

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