AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Axel Tuanzebe
Players most similar to Axel Tuanzebe (Defender, €5.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Axel Tuanzebe
- 1.Trevoh Chalobah85% DNA match·Chelsea€40.0M
- 2.Eric Bailly85% DNA match·Real Oviedo€38.0M
- 3.Lisandro Martínez85% DNA match·Manchester United€35.0M
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 Physical Stopper....”
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Physical StopperAerial
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90). The three most similar players to Axel Tuanzebe by playing style are:
- Trevoh Chalobah(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (74 passes/90), central to possession (87 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Eric Bailly(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), blocks shots courageously (1.6 blocks/90), uses long balls frequently (5.0/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 684 minutes of playing time this season.
- Lisandro Martínez(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.5 final-third passes/90), central to possession (84 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.0/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Trevoh Chalobah delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 700% premium over Axel Tuanzebe, with 1.15 tackles won per 90 at age 26.
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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Trevoh Chalobah
Chelsea · Premier League
England26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.15
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Tuanzebe: €35M more expensive · 2y younger
85% match
€40.0M
#2
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Eric Bailly
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Ivory Coast32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Tuanzebe: €33M more expensive · 4y older
85% match
€38.0M
#3
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Lisandro Martínez
Manchester United · Premier League
Argentina28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Tuanzebe: €30M more expensive
85% match
€35.0M
#4
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Leny Yoro
Manchester United · Premier League
France20yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€55.0M
#5
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Ezri Konsa
Aston Villa · Premier League
England28yContract 2028
Tkl/900.67
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€40.0M
#6
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Harry Maguire
Manchester United · Premier League
England33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€10.0M
#7
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Andrés García
Aston Villa · Premier League
Spain23y
Tkl/901.99
KP/901.46
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€7.0M
#8
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Luke Shaw
Manchester United · Premier League
England30yContract 2027
Tkl/902.15
KP/900.47
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€10.0M
#9
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Adam Aznou
Everton · Premier League
Morocco19yContract 2029
Tkl/903.80
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
84% match
€7.0M
#10
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Murillo
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€12.0M
#11
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Malick Thiaw
Newcastle United · Premier League
Germany24yContract 2029
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€45.0M
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Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.67
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€20.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
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Who are the best alternatives to Axel Tuanzebe?▼
The top alternatives to Axel Tuanzebe based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Trevoh Chalobah, Eric Bailly, Lisandro Martínez, Leny Yoro, Ezri Konsa. 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 Axel Tuanzebe in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Axel Tuanzebe in 2026 include Trevoh Chalobah (€40.0M), Eric Bailly (€38.0M), Lisandro Martínez (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Axel Tuanzebe play and who plays similarly?▼
Axel Tuanzebe plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Trevoh Chalobah (England, €40.0M); Eric Bailly (Ivory Coast, €38.0M); Lisandro Martínez (Argentina, €35.0M); Leny Yoro (France, €55.0M).
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.