AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Unai Elgezabal
Players most similar to Unai Elgezabal (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Unai Elgezabal
- 1.Gabin Blancquart99% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
- 2.Nick Verschuren99% DNA match·FC Volendam
- 3.Jerome Opoku99% DNA match·İstanbul Başakşehir
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 7%
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), blocks shots courageously (1.7 blocks/90) and dominant in the air (3.2 aerials won/90, 64%). Note: this profile is based on 870 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Unai Elgezabal by playing style are:
- Gabin Blancquart(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).
- Nick Verschuren(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and blocks shots courageously (1.8 blocks/90).
- Jerome Opoku(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Gabin Blancquart
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
France22yContract 2026
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Elgezabal: 11y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
N
Nick Verschuren
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Elgezabal: 12y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
J
Jerome Opoku
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Ghana27y
Tkl/900.75
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Elgezabal: 6y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
P
Philipp Ziereis
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany33y
Tkl/901.44
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#5
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Atanas Chernev
Kaiserslautern · Liga Portugal
Bulgaria24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#6
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Adam Nygaard Andersen
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.30
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#7
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Elias Egouli
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/901.46
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#8
I
Iván Márquez
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Spain31y
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#9
D
Damon Mirani
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#10
F
Francisco Petrasso
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Argentina24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.19
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#11
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Dies Janse
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.58
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#12
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Farouq Limouri
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Unai Elgezabal?▼
The top alternatives to Unai Elgezabal based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabin Blancquart, Nick Verschuren, Jerome Opoku, Philipp Ziereis, Atanas Chernev. 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 Unai Elgezabal in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Unai Elgezabal in 2026 include Gabin Blancquart (N/A), Nick Verschuren (N/A), Jerome Opoku (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Unai Elgezabal play and who plays similarly?▼
Unai Elgezabal plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabin Blancquart (France, N/A); Nick Verschuren (Netherlands, N/A); Jerome Opoku (Ghana, N/A); Philipp Ziereis (Germany, 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.