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Fatih Karagümrük· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Daniel Johnson

Central MidfieldJamaica33yN/AFull profile →

CreatorCreative

1.78KP/90

0.09G/90

0.27A/90

Based on 1,012 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

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

DNA matchPrioritizes Super Lig & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Daniel Johnson

Mika Baur97% match
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Matt O'Riley97% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €18.0M
João Mendes99% match
Kayserispor · Super Lig

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Daniel Johnson:

Mika Baur(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), heavily involved in play (68 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.0/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Matt O'Riley(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90) and top 20% creator in the league.
João Mendes(99% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mika Baur

Paderborn · Bundesliga

Germany21y

KP/901.49

G/900.37

CreatorCreativeSteady form

vs Johnson: 12y younger

97% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Daniel Johnson?▼

The top alternatives to Daniel Johnson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mika Baur, Matt O'Riley, João Mendes, Sven Simons, M. Jensen. 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 Johnson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Daniel Johnson in 2026 include Mika Baur (N/A), Matt O'Riley (€18.0M), João Mendes (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Daniel Johnson plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mika Baur (Germany, N/A); Matt O'Riley (England, €18.0M); João Mendes (Portugal, N/A); Sven Simons (Netherlands, 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.

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