AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to C. Jenkinson
Players most similar to C. Jenkinson (Defender, €2.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to C. Jenkinson
- 1.Tiago Gabriel81% DNA match·Lecce€15.0M
- 2.Jake O'Brien81% DNA match·Everton€16.0M
- 3.Dan Ballard81% DNA match·Sunderland€20.0M
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....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 695 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to C. Jenkinson by playing style are:
- Tiago Gabriel(81% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.3 aerials won/90, 61%).
- Jake O'Brien(81% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 65%).
- Dan Ballard(81% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Tiago Gabriel delivers 81% of the same playing style, at a 582% premium over C. Jenkinson, with 1.37 tackles won per 90 at age 21.
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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Tiago Gabriel
Lecce · Serie A
Portugal21yContract 2027
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Jenkinson: €13M more expensive · 13y younger
81% match
€15.0M
#2
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Jake O'Brien
Everton · Premier League
Republic of Ireland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.48
Aerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Jenkinson: €14M more expensive · 10y younger
81% match
€16.0M
#3
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Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.67
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Jenkinson: €18M more expensive · 8y younger
81% match
€20.0M
#4
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Nathan Collins
Brentford · Premier League
Republic of Ireland25yContract 2029
Tkl/900.90
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable80% match
€35.0M
#5
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Joe Worrall
Burnley · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.18
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€4.0M
#6
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Federico Baschirotto
Cremonese · Serie A
Italy29y
Tkl/901.18
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
80% match
€4.0M
#7
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M. Jensen
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.87
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable80% match
€12.0M
#8
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Stefano Denswil
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Suriname33y
Tkl/900.96
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip80% match
€6.0M
#9
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Kristoffer Ajer
Brentford · Premier League
Norway28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.87
KP/900.26
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip80% match
€18.0M
#10
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Rico Henry
Brentford · Premier League
England28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.27
81% match
€15.0M
#11
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Chris Richards
Crystal Palace · Premier League
United States26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.76
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable80% match
€25.0M
#12
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Myles Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal · Premier League
England19yContract 2030
Tkl/900.89
KP/901.18
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€40.0M
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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 C. Jenkinson.
Ask AI about C. Jenkinson →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to C. Jenkinson?▼
The top alternatives to C. Jenkinson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tiago Gabriel, Jake O'Brien, Dan Ballard, Nathan Collins, Joe Worrall. 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 C. Jenkinson in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to C. Jenkinson in 2026 include Tiago Gabriel (€15.0M), Jake O'Brien (€16.0M), Dan Ballard (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does C. Jenkinson play and who plays similarly?▼
C. Jenkinson plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tiago Gabriel (Portugal, €15.0M); Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland, €16.0M); Dan Ballard (Northern Ireland, €20.0M); Nathan Collins (Republic of Ireland, €35.0M).
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.