AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to DeJuan Jones
Players most similar to DeJuan Jones (Defender, €372K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to DeJuan Jones
- 1.Souffian El Karouani99% DNA match·FC Utrecht
- 2.David Herold99% DNA match·Karlsruher SC
- 3.Lars de Blok98% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Press IntensityTop 18%
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“A Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-Back
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.46 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to DeJuan Jones by playing style are:
- Souffian El Karouani(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90), delivers dangerous crosses (3.3 accurate crosses/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- David Herold(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Lars de Blok(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90), uses long balls frequently (5.0/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Souffian El Karouani
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Morocco25y
Tkl/902.85
KP/903.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Jones: 3y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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David Herold
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/902.42
KP/901.75
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Jones: 5y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Lars de Blok
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2027
Tkl/901.56
KP/902.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Jones: 7y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Christopher Lannert
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Germany27y
Tkl/902.96
KP/902.51
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#5
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Sergio López
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Spain27y
Tkl/901.23
KP/901.70
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#6
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Zeki Yavru
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Turkey34yContract 2026
Tkl/901.75
KP/901.45
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#7
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Erdoğan Yeşilyurt
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Germany32yContract 2026
Tkl/901.61
KP/901.15
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#8
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Tony Strata
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Romania21y
Tkl/901.92
KP/901.03
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#9
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Rodrigo Pinheiro
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Portugal23y
Tkl/902.18
KP/901.01
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#10
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Koen Jansen
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/901.00
KP/901.00
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
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Mats Rots
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.34
KP/901.49
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#12
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Lilian Raolisoa
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
France25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.50
KP/900.62
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to DeJuan Jones?▼
The top alternatives to DeJuan Jones based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Souffian El Karouani, David Herold, Lars de Blok, Christopher Lannert, Sergio López. 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 DeJuan Jones in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to DeJuan Jones in 2026 include Souffian El Karouani (N/A), David Herold (N/A), Lars de Blok (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does DeJuan Jones play and who plays similarly?▼
DeJuan Jones plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Souffian El Karouani (Morocco, N/A); David Herold (Germany, N/A); Lars de Blok (Netherlands, N/A); Christopher Lannert (Germany, 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.