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Aris Limassol· 2025/2026 · Europa Conference League · PARTIAL

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DefenderEngland33y€3.4MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing

1.25Tkl/90

0.56KP/90

Based on 3,420 min · 2025/2026 · Europa Conference League · 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 Connor Goldson

Stephan Ambrosius99% match
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Raphaël Varane98% match
Ligue 1
Jérôme Boateng

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing

Connor Goldson is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (71% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (75 passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Connor Goldson:

Stephan Ambrosius(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Raphaël Varane(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90) and switches play with precision (8.3 long balls/90, 66% accuracy).
Jérôme Boateng(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.8/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Stephan Ambrosius

Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga

Ghana27yContract 2027

Tkl/902.46

KP/900.49

Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form

vs Goldson: 6y younger

99% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Connor Goldson?▼

The top alternatives to Connor Goldson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Stephan Ambrosius, Raphaël Varane, Jérôme Boateng, Per Mertesacker, Lars Bünning. 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 Connor Goldson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Connor Goldson in 2026 include Stephan Ambrosius (N/A), Raphaël Varane (N/A), Jérôme Boateng (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Connor Goldson play and who plays similarly?▼

Connor Goldson plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Stephan Ambrosius (Ghana, N/A); Raphaël Varane (France, N/A); Jérôme Boateng (Germany, N/A); Per Mertesacker (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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