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Ipswich Town· 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ben Johnson

Right BackEngland26y€7.0MFull profile →

2.20Tkl/90

0.62KP/90

Based on 1,398 min · 2025/2026 · Championship · 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 Ben Johnson

Valgeir Lunddal84% match
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Luis Görlich84% match
Ulm · Bundesliga
Ben White83% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €30.0M

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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 closest DNA matches to Ben Johnson:

Valgeir Lunddal(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Luis Görlich(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90).
Ben White(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Valgeir Lunddal

Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga

Iceland24yContract 2028

Tkl/901.99

KP/900.79

Active Full-BackSmall SampleSteady form

vs Johnson: 2y younger

84% match

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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: Valgeir Lunddal, Luis Görlich, Ben White, Maga, Eus Waayers. 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 Valgeir Lunddal (N/A), Luis Görlich (N/A), Ben White (€30.0M). 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 Valgeir Lunddal (Iceland, N/A); Luis Görlich (Germany, N/A); Ben White (England, €30.0M); Maga (Portugal, 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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