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Sporting Cristal· 2026 · Copa Libertadores · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Yoshimar Yotún

MidfielderPeru36y€3.5MFull profile →

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

1.45KP/90

0.29G/90

0.14A/90

Based on 891 min · 2026 · Copa Libertadores · 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 Yoshimar Yotún

Albert Grønbæk97% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €8.0M
Alessio Castro-Montes96% match
FC Köln · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Toni Kroos98% match
Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.3 long balls/90, 67% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 891 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Yoshimar Yotún:

Albert Grønbæk(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Alessio Castro-Montes(96% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.47 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.62 big chances/90), delivers dangerous crosses (2.8 accurate crosses/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Toni Kroos(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.39 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (79 passes/90) and switches play with precision (6.7 long balls/90, 86% accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Albert Grønbæk

Hamburger SV · Bundesliga

Denmark25yContract 2026

KP/901.46

G/900.18

CreatorDefensiveSteady form

vs Yotún: 11y younger

97% match

€8.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Yoshimar Yotún?▼

The top alternatives to Yoshimar Yotún based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Albert Grønbæk, Alessio Castro-Montes, Toni Kroos, Alex Lebarbier, Kevin De Bruyne . 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 Yoshimar Yotún in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Yoshimar Yotún in 2026 include Albert Grønbæk (€8.0M), Alessio Castro-Montes (€3.0M), Toni Kroos (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Yoshimar Yotún play and who plays similarly?▼

Yoshimar Yotún plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Albert Grønbæk (Denmark, €8.0M); Alessio Castro-Montes (Belgium, €3.0M); Toni Kroos (Germany, N/A); Alex Lebarbier (France, 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.

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