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Fortaleza· 2022 · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · FULL

Best Alternatives to Tomás Pochettino

MidfielderArgentina30y€2.3MFull profile →

Box-to-BoxSmall Sample

1.59KP/90

0.18G/90

0.35A/90

Based on 627 min · 2022 · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Liga Profesional de Fútbol peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Tomás Pochettino

Jean-Paul Boëtius85% match
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Daniel Boloca83% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxSmall Sample

Tomás Pochettino is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90) and active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90). The three closest DNA matches to Tomás Pochettino:

Jean-Paul Boëtius(85% match) — Jean-Paul Boëtius is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Daniel Boloca(83% match) — Daniel Boloca is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Julien Ponceau(87% match) — Julien Ponceau is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jean-Paul Boëtius

Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga

vs Pochettino: 2y older

85% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Tomás Pochettino?▼

The top alternatives to Tomás Pochettino based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jean-Paul Boëtius, Daniel Boloca, Julien Ponceau, Javi Martínez, José 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 Tomás Pochettino in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Tomás Pochettino in 2026 include Jean-Paul Boëtius (€3.5M), Daniel Boloca (€5.0M), Julien Ponceau (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Tomás Pochettino play and who plays similarly?▼

Tomás Pochettino plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jean-Paul Boëtius (Netherlands, €3.5M); Daniel Boloca (Romania, €5.0M); Julien Ponceau (France, N/A); Javi Martínez (Spain, N/A).

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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