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Best Alternatives to Daniel Oyegoke

Right BackEngland23y€500KFull profile →
Small Sample
2.58Tkl/90
0.46KP/90

Based on 594 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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

DNA matchPrioritizes Serie A & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Daniel Oyegoke

  1. Wesley80% match

    Roma · Serie A · €35.0M

  2. Denzel Dumfries80% match

    Inter · Serie A · €25.0M

  3. Marco Palestra80% match

    Cagliari · Serie A · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 594 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Daniel Oyegoke:

  • Wesley(80% match) — Wesley is the rare defender in Serie A who looks more dangerous going forward than most midfielders, yet earns his place through relentless ball-winning. His 0.17 goals per 90 ranks in the top 10% among defenders in the league—a number that belongs on a striker's report, not a backline profile.
  • Denzel Dumfries(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).
  • Marco Palestra(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.1/90).

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Comparison Base
Daniel Oyegoke
DefenderEnglandSerie A€500K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Wesley

Roma · Serie A

Brazil22yContract 2030
Tkl/901.98
KP/901.21
Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

vs Oyegoke: €35M more expensive

80% match
€35.0M
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#2
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Denzel Dumfries

Inter · Serie A

Netherlands30yContract 2028
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.88
Active Full-BackIn form ↑

vs Oyegoke: €25M more expensive · 7y older

80% match
€25.0M
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#3
M
Marco Palestra

Cagliari · Serie A

Italy21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.96
Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Oyegoke: €25M more expensive · 2y younger

80% match
€25.0M
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#4
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Dodô

Fiorentina · Serie A

Brazil27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.83
KP/901.49
Active Full-BackSteady form
80% match
€18.0M
#5
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Brooke Norton-Cuffy

Genoa · Serie A

England22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.85
Active Full-BackSteady form
80% match
€16.0M
#6
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Emil Holm

Juventus · Serie A

Sweden26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.74
KP/900.96
Active Full-BackSmall SampleIn form ↑
80% match
€13.0M
#7
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Zeki Çelik

Roma · Serie A

Turkey29yContract 2026
Tkl/902.11
KP/900.95
In form ↑
80% match
€12.0M
#8
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Giovanni Di Lorenzo 

Napoli · Serie A

Italy32yContract 2028
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.63
Active Full-BackBall-PlayingOut of form ↓
80% match
€10.0M
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#9
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Ángel Ortiz

Real Betis · La Liga

Spain21yContract 2029
Tkl/904.16
KP/900.93
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
99% match
€4.0M
#10
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Marius Louër

Angers SCO · Ligue 1

19y
Tkl/903.49
KP/900.67
Small SampleSteady form
99% match
N/A
#11
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Lucas Ahijado

Real Oviedo · La Liga

Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/903.79
KP/900.74
Out of form ↓
98% match
N/A
#12
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Julian Eitschberger

Hertha BSC · Bundesliga

Germany22y
Tkl/904.76
KP/900.00
Steady form
98% match
N/A
#13
L
Leo Shahar

Newcastle United · Premier League

England19y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.67
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#14
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Jacques Ekomié

Angers SCO · Ligue 1

Gabon22yContract 2027
Tkl/902.51
KP/900.42
Steady form
96% match
N/A
#15
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Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi

Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal

France23yContract 2027
Tkl/903.34
KP/900.53
Small Sample
99% match
N/A
#16
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Alfons Sampsted

Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie

Iceland28yContract 2025
Tkl/903.28
KP/900.61
Active Full-BackAerialSteady form
98% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Daniel Oyegoke?▼
The top alternatives to Daniel Oyegoke based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Wesley, Denzel Dumfries, Marco Palestra, Dodô, Brooke Norton-Cuffy. 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 Oyegoke in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Daniel Oyegoke in 2026 include Wesley (€35.0M), Denzel Dumfries (€25.0M), Marco Palestra (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Daniel Oyegoke play and who plays similarly?▼
Daniel Oyegoke plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Wesley (Brazil, €35.0M); Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, €25.0M); Marco Palestra (Italy, €25.0M); Dodô (Brazil, €18.0M).
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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