AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Yeray Álvarez
Players most similar to Yeray Álvarez (Defender, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Yeray Álvarez
- 1.Igor Zubeldia87% DNA match·Real Sociedad€9.0M
- 2.Eric García86% DNA match·FC Barcelona€35.0M
- 3.Logan Costa86% DNA match·Villarreal€18.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
InterceptionsTop 12%
“A Ball-Playing CB....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), central to possession (73 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (9.5/90). The three most similar players to Yeray Álvarez by playing style are:
- Igor Zubeldia(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy).
- Eric García(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (71 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (88 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Logan Costa(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.0/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Igor Zubeldia delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 800% premium over Yeray Álvarez, with 1.66 tackles won per 90 at age 29.
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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Igor Zubeldia
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Álvarez: €8M more expensive · 2y younger
87% match
€9.0M
#2
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Eric García
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.70
KP/901.01
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Álvarez: €34M more expensive · 6y younger
86% match
€35.0M
#3
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Logan Costa
Villarreal · La Liga
Cape Verde25yContract 2030
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CB
vs Álvarez: €17M more expensive · 6y younger
86% match
€18.0M
#4
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Marcos Llorente
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2027
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.74
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€22.0M
#5
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Robin Le Normand
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.35
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€30.0M
#6
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Jon Aramburu
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Venezuela23yContract 2030
Tkl/903.33
KP/900.35
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€15.0M
#7
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Arnau Martínez
Girona · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2027
Tkl/902.47
KP/900.62
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€10.0M
#8
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Adama Boiro
Athletic Club · La Liga
Senegal23yContract 2029
Tkl/902.14
KP/900.43
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€3.0M
#9
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Nobel Mendy
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
France21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.13
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€6.0M
#10
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Renato Veiga
Villarreal · La Liga
Portugal22yContract 2032
Tkl/900.72
KP/900.11
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€25.0M
#11
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Antoine Mendy
Nice · Ligue 1
France21yContract 2028
Tkl/903.14
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€4.0M
#12
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Carlos Puga
Málaga · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.01
KP/901.12
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€20.0M
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Ask AI about Yeray Álvarez →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Yeray Álvarez?▼
The top alternatives to Yeray Álvarez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Igor Zubeldia, Eric García, Logan Costa, Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand. 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 Yeray Álvarez in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yeray Álvarez in 2026 include Igor Zubeldia (€9.0M), Eric García (€35.0M), Logan Costa (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yeray Álvarez play and who plays similarly?▼
Yeray Álvarez plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Igor Zubeldia (Spain, €9.0M); Eric García (Spain, €35.0M); Logan Costa (Cape Verde, €18.0M); Marcos Llorente (Spain, €22.0M).
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.