AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to William Tesillo
Players most similar to William Tesillo (Defender, €1.7M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to William Tesillo
- 1.Sergio Escudero84% DNA match·Deportivo La Coruña
- 2.Marlon83% DNA match·Shakhtar Donetsk€3.0M
- 3.Lautaro Giannetti83% DNA match·Antalyaspor
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“William José Tesillo Gutiérrez is a Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
William José Tesillo Gutiérrez is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. The three most similar players to William Tesillo by playing style are:
- Sergio Escudero(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 567 minutes of playing time this season.
- Marlon(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (84 passes/90).
- Lautaro Giannetti(83% match) — Lautaro Gianetti is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.2/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Marlon delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 80% premium over William Tesillo, and is 30 years old.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Sergio Escudero
Deportivo La Coruña · La Liga
Spain36yContract 2026
Tkl/900.75
KP/901.88
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#2
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Marlon
Shakhtar Donetsk · Serie A
Brazil30yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Tesillo: 6y younger
83% match
€3.0M
#3
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Lautaro Giannetti
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Argentina32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.80
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Tesillo: 4y younger
83% match
N/A
#4
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Ulisses
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
82% match
N/A
#5
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Igor Julio
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Brazil28yContract 2027
Tkl/900.47
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
82% match
€15.0M
#6
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Andrea Masiello
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
N/A
#7
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Nehuén Pérez
Porto · Liga Portugal
Argentina25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
82% match
€13.0M
#8
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Marquinhos
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€30.0M
#9
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Alberto Dossena
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€7.0M
#10
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Matteo Lovato
Empoli · Serie A
Italy26y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€7.0M
#11
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João Ferreira
Saint-Étienne · Liga Portugal
Portugal25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.91
KP/900.76
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
81% match
€3.0M
#12
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Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
81% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to William Tesillo?▼
The top alternatives to William Tesillo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sergio Escudero, Marlon, Lautaro Giannetti, Ulisses, Igor Julio. 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 William Tesillo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to William Tesillo in 2026 include Sergio Escudero (N/A), Marlon (€3.0M), Lautaro Giannetti (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does William Tesillo play and who plays similarly?▼
William Tesillo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sergio Escudero (Spain, N/A); Marlon (Brazil, €3.0M); Lautaro Giannetti (Argentina, N/A); Ulisses (Brazil, 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.