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Atlético Madrid· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Thiago Almada

Left WingArgentina25y€20.0MFull profile →

Link-up Striker

0.22G/90

0.07A/90

Based on 1,207 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 Thiago Almada

Marcus Rashford80% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €40.0M
Ademola Lookman80% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €35.0M
Nico González80% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €24.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Link-up Striker

A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Thiago Almada:

Marcus Rashford(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.41 assists/90).
Ademola Lookman(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.50 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Nico González(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Marcus Rashford

FC Barcelona · La Liga

England28yContract 2026

G/900.41

A/900.41

Inside ForwardProlificSteady form

vs Almada: €20M more expensive · 3y older · +0.18 G/90

80% match

€40.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Thiago Almada?▼

The top alternatives to Thiago Almada based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcus Rashford, Ademola Lookman, Nico González, Hugo Álvarez, Wesley. 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 Thiago Almada in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Thiago Almada in 2026 include Marcus Rashford (€40.0M), Ademola Lookman (€35.0M), Nico González (€24.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Thiago Almada play and who plays similarly?▼

Thiago Almada plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcus Rashford (England, €40.0M); Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, €35.0M); Nico González (Argentina, €24.0M); Hugo Álvarez (Spain, €8.0M).

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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