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Port Vale· 2025/2026 · League One · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ben Waine

AttackerNew Zealand24yN/AFull profile →

0.24G/90

0.08A/90

Based on 1,137 min · 2025/2026 · League One · 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 Waine

Keyan Varela98% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Jason Ceka98% match
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Paco Cortés

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ben Waine:

Keyan Varela(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90).
Jason Ceka(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.3/90).
Paco Cortés(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).

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Ben Waine

AttackerNew ZealandLeague OneN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Keyan Varela

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Portugal20yContract 2028

G/900.39

A/900.00

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

vs Waine: 4y younger · +0.15 G/90

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Ben Waine?▼

The top alternatives to Ben Waine based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Keyan Varela, Jason Ceka, Paco Cortés, Charles-Jesaja Herrmann, Hamed Junior Traoré. 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 Waine in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ben Waine in 2026 include Keyan Varela (N/A), Jason Ceka (N/A), Paco Cortés (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 Waine play and who plays similarly?▼

Ben Waine plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Keyan Varela (Portugal, N/A); Jason Ceka (Germany, N/A); Paco Cortés (Spain, N/A); Charles-Jesaja Herrmann (Germany, 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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