AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Callum Johnson
Players most similar to Callum Johnson (Defender, €275K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Tiago Ilori
Dila · Liga Portugal
Portugal33y
Tkl/901.13
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
€220K
#2
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Anrie Chase
Salzburg · Bundesliga
Japan22yContract 2030
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€2.0M
#3
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Gédéon Kalulu
Aris Limassol · Ligue 1
France28y
Tkl/902.18
KP/900.61
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#4
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Mathys Tourraine
Clermont · Ligue 1
France25y
Tkl/903.73
KP/900.99
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#5
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Valentin Antov
Monza · Serie A
Bulgaria25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.74
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
€2.0M
#6
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Stephen Mfuni
Watford · Premier League
England18yContract 2026
Tkl/903.27
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#7
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Jamaal Lascelles
Leicester City · Premier League
England32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.36
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
€2.0M
#8
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Álvaro Martínez Navarro
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Spain23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.53
KP/900.64
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#9
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Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.96
KP/900.46
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#10
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Guus Joppen
De Treffers · Eredivisie
Netherlands36y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#11
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Mathieu Peybernes
Sochaux · La Liga
France35yContract 2025
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.06
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
€600K
#12
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Jonathan Panzo
Birmingham City · Liga Portugal
England25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.08
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
€1.7M
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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 Callum Johnson.
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Who are the best alternatives to Callum Johnson?▼
The top alternatives to Callum Johnson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tiago Ilori, Anrie Chase, Gédéon Kalulu, Mathys Tourraine, Valentin Antov. 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 Callum Johnson in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Callum Johnson in 2026 include Tiago Ilori (€220K), Anrie Chase (€2.0M), Gédéon Kalulu (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Callum Johnson play and who plays similarly?▼
Callum Johnson plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tiago Ilori (Portugal, €220K); Anrie Chase (Japan, €2.0M); Gédéon Kalulu (France, N/A); Mathys Tourraine (France, 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.