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Real Betis· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Rodrigo Riquelme

Left WingSpain26y€8.0MFull profile →

Inside ForwardSmall Sample

0.11G/90

0.11A/90

Based on 810 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.

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Top 3 alternatives to Rodrigo Riquelme

Jan Virgili84% match
Mallorca · La Liga · €15.0M
Vinicius Junior80% match
Real Madrid · La Liga · €150.0M
Nico Williams80% match
Athletic Club · La Liga · €60.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardSmall Sample

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Rodrigo Riquelme:

Jan Virgili(84% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90).
Vinicius Junior(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.51 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.8/90), draws fouls effectively (2.6/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Nico Williams(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (3.6/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jan Virgili

Mallorca · La Liga

Spain19yContract 2030

G/900.10

A/900.25

Dynamic ForwardDribblerOut of form ↓

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84% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Rodrigo Riquelme?▼

The top alternatives to Rodrigo Riquelme based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jan Virgili, Vinicius Junior, Nico Williams, Marcus Rashford, Ademola Lookman. 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 Rodrigo Riquelme in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Rodrigo Riquelme in 2026 include Jan Virgili (€15.0M), Vinicius Junior (€150.0M), Nico Williams (€60.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Rodrigo Riquelme play and who plays similarly?▼

Rodrigo Riquelme plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jan Virgili (Spain, €15.0M); Vinicius Junior (Brazil, €150.0M); Nico Williams (Spain, €60.0M); Marcus Rashford (England, €40.0M).

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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