AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ashley Phillips
Players most similar to Ashley Phillips (Defender, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ashley Phillips
- 1.Nathan Collins85% DNA match·Brentford€35.0M
- 2.Dan Ballard85% DNA match·Sunderland€20.0M
- 3.Bashir Humphreys85% DNA match·Burnley€12.0M
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-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.5 aerials won/90, 65%). The three most similar players to Ashley Phillips by playing style are:
- Nathan Collins(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.5/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Dan Ballard(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).
- Bashir Humphreys(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Nathan Collins delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 1067% premium over Ashley Phillips, with 0.90 tackles won per 90 at age 25.
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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Nathan Collins
Brentford · Premier League
Republic of Ireland25yContract 2029
Tkl/900.90
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Phillips: €32M more expensive · 5y older
85% match
€35.0M
#2
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Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.67
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Phillips: €17M more expensive · 6y older
85% match
€20.0M
#3
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Bashir Humphreys
Burnley · Premier League
England23y
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.55
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Phillips: €9M more expensive · 3y older
85% match
€12.0M
#4
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Maximilian Kilman
West Ham United · Premier League
England28yContract 2031
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€22.0M
#5
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Sepp van den Berg
Brentford · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.64
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€28.0M
#6
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James Hill
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
England24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.61
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€15.0M
#7
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Joe Worrall
Burnley · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.18
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€4.0M
#8
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Chris Richards
Crystal Palace · Premier League
United States26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.76
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€25.0M
#9
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Jake O'Brien
Everton · Premier League
Republic of Ireland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.48
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€16.0M
#10
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David Møller Wolfe
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Norway24yContract 2030
Tkl/900.91
KP/900.81
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€10.0M
#11
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Emmanuel Biumla
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
France21yContract 2028
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
83% match
N/A
#12
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Hasan Kuruçay
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
N/A
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Ashley Phillips.
Ask AI about Ashley Phillips →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Ashley Phillips?▼
The top alternatives to Ashley Phillips based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nathan Collins, Dan Ballard, Bashir Humphreys, Maximilian Kilman, Sepp van den Berg. 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 Ashley Phillips in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ashley Phillips in 2026 include Nathan Collins (€35.0M), Dan Ballard (€20.0M), Bashir Humphreys (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ashley Phillips play and who plays similarly?▼
Ashley Phillips plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nathan Collins (Republic of Ireland, €35.0M); Dan Ballard (Northern Ireland, €20.0M); Bashir Humphreys (England, €12.0M); Maximilian Kilman (England, €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.