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Mirandés· 2023 · Primera Division · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Thiago Helguera

MidfielderUruguay20y€3.8MFull profile →

Ball-WinnerSmall Sample

0.13KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 760 min · 2023 · Primera Division · 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 Helguera

Ugo Raghouber83% match
Levante · La Liga · €3.0M
Matteo Pessina82% match
Monza · Serie A · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerSmall Sample

Thiago Helguera Merello Volante is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.5 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Thiago Helguera:

Ugo Raghouber(83% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Matteo Pessina(82% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90).
Fausto Tienza(83% match) — Fausto Antonio Tienza Nuñez is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Ugo Raghouber

Levante · La Liga

France22yContract 2027

KP/900.51

G/900.00

Ball-WinnerDefensiveIn form ↑

vs Helguera: 2y older

83% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Thiago Helguera?▼

The top alternatives to Thiago Helguera based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ugo Raghouber, Matteo Pessina, Fausto Tienza, Manolo Portanova, Kennet Eichhorn. 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 Helguera in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Thiago Helguera in 2026 include Ugo Raghouber (€3.0M), Matteo Pessina (€5.0M), Fausto Tienza (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Thiago Helguera plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ugo Raghouber (France, €3.0M); Matteo Pessina (Italy, €5.0M); Fausto Tienza (Spain, N/A); Manolo Portanova (Italy, €10.0M).

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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