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Zulte-Waregem· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Wilguens Paugain

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2.39Tkl/90

0.35KP/90

Based on 1,282 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · 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 Wilguens Paugain

Lucas Ahijado97% match
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Loïc Nego97% match
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Triston Rowe

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Wilguens Paugain:

Lucas Ahijado(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.5 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Loïc Nego(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Triston Rowe(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Wilguens Paugain

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Lucas Ahijado

Real Oviedo · La Liga

Spain31yContract 2026

vs Paugain: 7y older

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Wilguens Paugain?▼

The top alternatives to Wilguens Paugain based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lucas Ahijado, Loïc Nego, Triston Rowe, Ángel Ortiz, João Aurélio. 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 Wilguens Paugain in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Wilguens Paugain in 2026 include Lucas Ahijado (N/A), Loïc Nego (N/A), Triston Rowe (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Wilguens Paugain play and who plays similarly?▼

Wilguens Paugain plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lucas Ahijado (Spain, N/A); Loïc Nego (Hungary, N/A); Triston Rowe (England, N/A); Ángel Ortiz (Spain, €4.0M).

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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