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Best Alternatives to Sebastián Cáceres

Players most similar to Sebastián Cáceres (Defender, €2.3M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Sebastián Cáceres

  1. 1.Carlos Domínguez85% DNA match·Celta de Vigo€3.0M
  2. 2.Álvaro Núñez83% DNA match·Celta de Vigo€6.0M
  3. 3.Johan Vásquez83% DNA match·Genoa€13.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Aerials WonTop 18%

A Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.5/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Sebastián Cáceres by playing style are:

  • Carlos Domínguez(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success), heavily involved in possession (65 passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.8/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 524 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Álvaro Núñez(83% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), central to possession (71 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Johan Vásquez(83% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), central to possession (72 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.5/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Transfer Intelligence

Carlos Domínguez delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 30% premium over Sebastián Cáceres, with 2.23 tackles won per 90 at age 25.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Sebastián Cáceres
DefenderUruguay€2.3M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Carlos Domínguez
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.23
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
€3.0M
#2
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Álvaro Núñez
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.28
KP/901.22
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€6.0M
#3
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Johan Vásquez
Genoa · Serie A
Mexico27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.67
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Cáceres: €11M more expensive
83% match
€13.0M
#4
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Jon Pacheco
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.04
KP/900.31
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€5.0M
#5
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Álvaro Carreras 
Real Madrid · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2031
Tkl/901.84
KP/901.01
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€60.0M
#6
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Carlos Romero
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2026
Tkl/903.07
KP/900.62
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€25.0M
#7
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Víctor Gómez
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.54
KP/901.17
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€7.0M
#8
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Duje Caleta-Car
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Croatia29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€3.0M
#9
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Valentín Gómez
Real Betis · La Liga
Argentina22yContract 2030
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€12.0M
#10
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Gonçalo Inácio
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal24yContract 2030
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.71
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€45.0M
#11
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Joan Martínez
Real Madrid · La Liga
Spain18yContract 2029
Tkl/900.56
KP/900.00
Small Sample
83% match
€3.0M
#12
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José Copete
Valencia · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2029
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBAerial
82% match
€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Sebastián Cáceres?
The top alternatives to Sebastián Cáceres based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Carlos Domínguez, Álvaro Núñez, Johan Vásquez, Jon Pacheco, Álvaro Carreras . 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 Sebastián Cáceres in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Sebastián Cáceres in 2026 include Carlos Domínguez (€3.0M), Álvaro Núñez (€6.0M), Johan Vásquez (€13.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Sebastián Cáceres play and who plays similarly?
Sebastián Cáceres plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Carlos Domínguez (Spain, €3.0M); Álvaro Núñez (Spain, €6.0M); Johan Vásquez (Mexico, €13.0M); Jon Pacheco (Spain, €5.0M).
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.