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Best Alternatives to Alfons Sampsted

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Active Full-BackAerialSmall Sample

3.28Tkl/90

0.61KP/90

Based on 879 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 Alfons Sampsted

Reda El Meliani98% match
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Deron Payne96% match
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Michael Davis96% match
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackAerialSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 879 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Alfons Sampsted:

Reda El Meliani(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Deron Payne(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.4 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Michael Davis(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.8 successful tackles/90), central to possession (70 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.1/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Reda El Meliani

Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie

Netherlands21y

Tkl/903.33

KP/900.89

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vs Sampsted: 7y younger

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Alfons Sampsted?▼

The top alternatives to Alfons Sampsted based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Reda El Meliani, Deron Payne, Michael Davis, Marlon van de Wetering, Syb van Ottele. 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 Alfons Sampsted in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Alfons Sampsted in 2026 include Reda El Meliani (N/A), Deron Payne (N/A), Michael Davis (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Alfons Sampsted play and who plays similarly?▼

Alfons Sampsted plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Reda El Meliani (Netherlands, N/A); Deron Payne (Netherlands, N/A); Michael Davis (Belgium, N/A); Marlon van de Wetering (Netherlands, 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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