Best Alternatives to Alistair Johnston

Playing Style Analysis

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (86 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.7/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 501 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Alistair Johnston:

• Niklas Süle(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90), central to possession (79 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
• Stefan de Vrij(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
• Olivier Boscagli(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), heavily involved in possession (85 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (101 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (8.8/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

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