Artificial intelligence chooses 2 MU faces for Real Madrid

AI helps clubs like Real shorten time, increase accuracy and expand assessment capabilities far beyond the human eye.

At Real Madrid, after the defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals, internal discussions about squad changes heated up by the day. But this time, the voice was artificial intelligence.

One of the tools trusted by many European clubs is PLAIER, an AI system that mines data from more than 300,000 players from 200 countries, allowing it to find names that fit each club's specific playing philosophy. In a report exclusively for Marca , the system identifies the players most compatible with Real Madrid in five key positions: two full-backs, a playmaking central midfielder and two attacking wingers.

On the right wing, Reece James (Chelsea), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) and Josip Stanisic (Bayern) are the three leading names. These are full-backs with great creativity, accurate crossing and excellent attacking support.

PLAIER CEO Jan Wendt analyzed: "Alexander-Arnold possesses outstanding organizational skills, but is weak in one-on-one disputes and spatial defense. If the economic factor is a priority, Trent is a bright choice. But if willing to spend a lot, Reece James is a comprehensive solution for Real Madrid."

On the left flank, Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal) is surprisingly highly regarded for his ability to pass the ball and rotate through the middle. Mittelstadt (Stuttgart) is considered one of the discoveries of the Bundesliga this season, while Lewis Hall (Newcastle) is a "long-term project" with great potential.

After Toni Kroos officially said goodbye to Real Madrid, finding a new conductor is the top priority. PLAIER suggests 3 names with the most similar playing styles: Bruno Fernandes (MU), James Maddison (Tottenham) and Joey Veerman (PSV).

Fernandes is rated by AI as being able to fill Kroos' void at Real Madrid.

According to Jan Wendt, in this AI system, Kroos achieved a near-perfect "spatial control and coordination" index - something that very few current midfielders can replicate. But the three names above are the ones who come closest in both style and tactical effectiveness. In particular, Fernandes plays creatively and can launch dangerous passes at the end of the field.

In case Vinicius Junior leaves, PLAIER believes that Jeremy Doku (Man City), Luis Sinisterra (Bournemouth) and Alejandro Garnacho (MU) are the three replacement options with the most similar playing style to the Brazilian star.

"Vinicius scores extremely well in our system. But if we have to replace him, Doku is the one with the most speed and dribbling ability in the group of potential replacements," said Mr. Jan Wendt.

On the right wing, the three most highly rated names are Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Estevao (Chelsea) and Bukayo Saka (Arsenal). Notably, Saka just scored to help Arsenal eliminate Real Madrid from the Champions League.

AI does not replace scouts, but it shortens the time, increases accuracy and extends the ability to evaluate far beyond the human eye. In an environment where each transfer decision can cost hundreds of millions of euros, like at Real Madrid, algorithms and data are becoming indispensable tools.

Real Madrid don't necessarily have to listen to AI, but PLAIER has just made an important point that as football changes, being ahead of the curve technologically will have a distinct advantage in building a squad for the future.

Martinelli's goal sealed the victory for Arsenal. In the early morning of April 17, Arsenal defeated Real 2-1 in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals at the Bernabeu.

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