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Quorn· 2017/2018 · Premier League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Chris Robertson

DefenderScotland39yN/AFull profile →

0.00Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 1,285 min · 2017/2018 · Premier League · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Premier League & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Chris Robertson

Till Schumacher99% match
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga
William Saliba76% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €90.0M
Gabriel Magalhães76% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €75.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. The three closest DNA matches to Chris Robertson:

Till Schumacher(99% match) — A Defender.
William Saliba(76% match) — Saliba has quietly become the most complete ball-playing centre-back in the Premier League—a defender who makes the game look administrative. His 92.7% pass accuracy and 76 passes per 90 place him in the top 5% of defenders in the division, yet the more revealing figure is his 6.81 passes into the final third per 90, putting him in the top 20%—this isn't a man simply recycling possession, he's actively driving attacks from deep.
Gabriel Magalhães(76% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), central to possession (71 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.7/90).

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Chris Robertson

DefenderScotlandPremier LeagueN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Till Schumacher

Saarbrücken · Bundesliga

Germany28yContract 2026

Tkl/900.00

KP/900.00

vs Robertson: 11y younger

99% match

N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Chris Robertson?▼

The top alternatives to Chris Robertson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Till Schumacher, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, J. Timber, Josko Gvardiol . 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 Chris Robertson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Chris Robertson in 2026 include Till Schumacher (N/A), William Saliba (€90.0M), Gabriel Magalhães (€75.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Chris Robertson play and who plays similarly?▼

Chris Robertson plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Till Schumacher (Germany, N/A); William Saliba (France, €90.0M); Gabriel Magalhães (Brazil, €75.0M); J. Timber (Netherlands, €70.0M).

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.

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