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Wrexham· 2025/2026 · Championship · FULL

Best Alternatives to Dominic Hyam

Centre BackScotland30y€1.8MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

1.03Tkl/90

0.07KP/90

Based on 3,592 min · 2025/2026 · Championship · FULL

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 Dominic Hyam

Joe Worrall82% match
Burnley · Premier League · €4.0M
Nils Zätterström82% match
Genoa · Serie A · €3.0M
Kevin Danso83% match
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League · €22.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), dominant in the air (3.1 aerials won/90, 60%) and uses long balls frequently (7.8/90). The three closest DNA matches to Dominic Hyam:

Joe Worrall(82% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), commanding in the air (10.9 clearances/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90).
Nils Zätterström(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.1 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy).
Kevin Danso(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), central to possession (78 touches/90), dominant in the air (4.7 aerials won/90, 62%) and uses long balls frequently (5.8/90).

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Joe Worrall

Burnley · Premier League

England29yContract 2028

Tkl/900.73

KP/900.18

Physical StopperAerial

82% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Dominic Hyam?▼

The top alternatives to Dominic Hyam based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joe Worrall, Nils Zätterström, Kevin Danso, Jordan Beyer, Malick Thiaw. 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 Dominic Hyam in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Dominic Hyam in 2026 include Joe Worrall (€4.0M), Nils Zätterström (€3.0M), Kevin Danso (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Dominic Hyam play and who plays similarly?▼

Dominic Hyam plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joe Worrall (England, €4.0M); Nils Zätterström (Sweden, €3.0M); Kevin Danso (Austria, €22.0M); Jordan Beyer (Germany, €15.0M).

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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