AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Darnell Furlong
Players most similar to Darnell Furlong (Defender, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Darnell Furlong
- 1.Michael Kayode83% DNA match·Brentford€35.0M
- 2.Neco Williams83% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€25.0M
- 3.Calvin Verdonk84% DNA match·LOSC Lille€3.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
“A Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-Back
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.6 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.0/90). The three most similar players to Darnell Furlong by playing style are:
- Michael Kayode(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Neco Williams(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Calvin Verdonk(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (87 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up. Note: this profile is based on 578 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Michael Kayode delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 1067% premium over Darnell Furlong, with 1.87 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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Michael Kayode
Brentford · Premier League
Italy21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.87
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Furlong: €32M more expensive · 9y younger
83% match
€35.0M
#2
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Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Wales25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.71
KP/901.07
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Furlong: €22M more expensive · 5y younger
83% match
€25.0M
#3
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Calvin Verdonk
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1
Netherlands29yContract 2028
Tkl/903.05
KP/901.22
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€3.0M
#4
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Matty Cash
Aston Villa · Premier League
Poland28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.94
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€22.0M
#5
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Rasmus Kristensen
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
83% match
€14.0M
#6
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Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.67
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€20.0M
#7
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Joe Worrall
Burnley · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.18
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€4.0M
#8
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Chris Richards
Crystal Palace · Premier League
United States26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.76
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€25.0M
#9
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Ian Maatsen
Aston Villa · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2030
Tkl/902.33
KP/901.44
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€25.0M
#10
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Jake O'Brien
Everton · Premier League
Republic of Ireland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.48
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€16.0M
#11
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David Møller Wolfe
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Norway24yContract 2030
Tkl/900.91
KP/900.81
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€10.0M
#12
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Trai Hume
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland24yContract 2027
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.75
82% match
€18.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Darnell Furlong?▼
The top alternatives to Darnell Furlong based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Michael Kayode, Neco Williams, Calvin Verdonk, Matty Cash, Rasmus Kristensen. 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 Darnell Furlong in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Darnell Furlong in 2026 include Michael Kayode (€35.0M), Neco Williams (€25.0M), Calvin Verdonk (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Darnell Furlong play and who plays similarly?▼
Darnell Furlong plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Michael Kayode (Italy, €35.0M); Neco Williams (Wales, €25.0M); Calvin Verdonk (Netherlands, €3.0M); Matty Cash (Poland, €22.0M).
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.