AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ben Johnson
Players most similar to Ben Johnson (Defender, €7.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ben Johnson
- 1.Ben White86% DNA match·Arsenal€30.0M
- 2.Joakim Maehle84% DNA match·VfL Wolfsburg€7.0M
- 3.Florent Hanin84% DNA match·Angers SCO
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Benjamin Johnson is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success). The three most similar players to Ben Johnson by playing style are:
- Ben White(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy).
- Joakim Maehle(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Florent Hanin(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 682 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Ben White delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 329% premium over Ben Johnson, with 1.92 tackles won per 90 at age 28.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Ben White
Arsenal · Premier League
England28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.92
KP/901.02
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Johnson: €23M more expensive · 2y older
86% match
€30.0M
#2
J
Joakim Maehle
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.57
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Johnson: 2y older
84% match
€7.0M
#3
F
Florent Hanin
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
France36yContract 2026
Tkl/901.46
KP/900.73
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Johnson: 10y older
84% match
N/A
#4
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Gaizka Larrazabal
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Spain28y
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.81
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
N/A
#5
M
Maga
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.81
KP/901.03
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#6
P
Pedro Amaral
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.04
KP/900.50
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#7
V
Valgeir Lunddal
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Iceland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.79
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#8
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Rodrigo Pinheiro
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Portugal23y
Tkl/902.18
KP/901.01
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
N/A
#9
R
Raoul Petretta
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Italy29y
Tkl/901.59
KP/901.19
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
N/A
#10
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Luis Görlich
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.73
KP/901.08
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#11
M
Matheus Pereira
Toronto · Liga Portugal
Brazil25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.25
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#12
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Oliver Braude
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Norway22y
Tkl/902.04
KP/900.86
Active Full-Back
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 Ben Johnson.
Ask AI about Ben Johnson →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Ben Johnson?▼
The top alternatives to Ben Johnson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ben White, Joakim Maehle, Florent Hanin, Gaizka Larrazabal, Maga. 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 Ben Johnson in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ben Johnson in 2026 include Ben White (€30.0M), Joakim Maehle (€7.0M), Florent Hanin (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ben Johnson play and who plays similarly?▼
Ben Johnson plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ben White (England, €30.0M); Joakim Maehle (Denmark, €7.0M); Florent Hanin (France, N/A); Gaizka Larrazabal (Spain, 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.