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Pisa· 2024/2025 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Daniel Denoon

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Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

1.57Tkl/90

0.26KP/90

Based on 686 min · 2024/2025 · Serie A · 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 Daniel Denoon

Stefan de Vrij98% match
Inter · Serie A · €3.5M
Alberto Dossena98% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €7.0M
Axel Disasi99% match
West Ham United · Premier League · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), draws fouls effectively (2.5/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 686 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Daniel Denoon:

Stefan de Vrij(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Alberto Dossena(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).
Axel Disasi(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Stefan de Vrij

Inter · Serie A

Netherlands34yContract 2026

Tkl/902.01

KP/900.27

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form

vs Denoon: 12y older

98% match

€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Daniel Denoon?▼

The top alternatives to Daniel Denoon based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Stefan de Vrij, Alberto Dossena, Axel Disasi, Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno. 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 Daniel Denoon in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Daniel Denoon in 2026 include Stefan de Vrij (€3.5M), Alberto Dossena (€7.0M), Axel Disasi (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Daniel Denoon play and who plays similarly?▼

Daniel Denoon plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands, €3.5M); Alberto Dossena (Italy, €7.0M); Axel Disasi (France, €15.0M); Alessandro Bastoni (Italy, €80.0M).

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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