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Best Alternatives to Yangel Herrera

Players most similar to Yangel Herrera (Midfielder, €9.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Yangel Herrera

  1. 1.Manolo Portanova87% DNA match·Reggiana€10.0M
  2. 2.M. Pedersen84% DNA match·Hobro
  3. 3.Ibrahima Sissoko84% DNA match·Nantes€3.0M

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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A Ball-Winner....

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensive

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.7/90). However, he prone to committing fouls (2.9/90). The three most similar players to Yangel Herrera by playing style are:

  • Manolo Portanova(87% match)Manolo Portanova is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
  • M. Pedersen(84% match)Mikkel Pedersen is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
  • Ibrahima Sissoko(84% match)Ibrahima Sissoko is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Manolo Portanova delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 11% premium over Yangel Herrera, with 0.64 key passes per 90 at age 25.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Yangel Herrera
Midfielder€9.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Manolo Portanova
Reggiana · Serie A
Italy25y
KP/900.64
G/900.16
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: → Stable
vs Herrera: 3y younger
87% match
€10.0M
#2
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M. Pedersen
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark30y
KP/901.51
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: → Stable
vs Herrera: 2y older
84% match
N/A
#3
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Ibrahima Sissoko
Nantes · Ligue 1
Mali28yContract 2027
KP/900.79
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Herrera: €6M cheaper
84% match
€3.0M
#4
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Yves Bissouma
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Mali29yContract 2026
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
84% match
€15.0M
#5
K
Kalvin Phillips 
Sheffield United · Premier League
England30yContract 2028
KP/900.56
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
83% match
€6.0M
#6
İ
İsmail Yüksek
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
Turkey27yContract 2028
KP/900.81
G/900.05
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€13.0M
#7
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Xander Blomme
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Belgium23yContract 2026
KP/900.13
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
N/A
#8
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Fausto Tienza
UD Ibiza · La Liga
Spain36y
KP/900.44
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
83% match
N/A
#9
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Guido Rodríguez
Valencia · Premier League
Argentina32yContract 2027
KP/900.50
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€6.0M
#10
P
Pedro Augusto
Sport Recife · Liga Portugal
Brazil29yContract 2026
KP/900.32
G/900.09
Ball-WinnerDefensive
83% match
N/A
#11
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Matteo Pessina
Monza · Serie A
Italy29yContract 2027
KP/901.04
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerCreative
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€5.0M
#12
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Daniele Baselli
Calcio Padova · Serie A
Italy34y
KP/901.26
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
83% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Yangel Herrera?
The top alternatives to Yangel Herrera based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Manolo Portanova, M. Pedersen, Ibrahima Sissoko, Yves Bissouma, Kalvin Phillips . 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 Yangel Herrera in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Yangel Herrera in 2026 include Manolo Portanova (€10.0M), M. Pedersen (N/A), Ibrahima Sissoko (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yangel Herrera play and who plays similarly?
Yangel Herrera plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Manolo Portanova (Italy, €10.0M); M. Pedersen (Denmark, N/A); Ibrahima Sissoko (Mali, €3.0M); Yves Bissouma (Mali, €15.0M).
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.