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FC Volendam· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Deron Payne

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3.08Tkl/90

0.29KP/90

Based on 934 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

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 Deron Payne

Yousri Sbai98% match
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Michael Davis98% match
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Cherrion Valerius97% match
NAC Breda · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.4 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Deron Payne:

Yousri Sbai(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Michael Davis(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.8 successful tackles/90), central to possession (70 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.1/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Cherrion Valerius(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Yousri Sbai

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Who are the best alternatives to Deron Payne?▼

The top alternatives to Deron Payne based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Yousri Sbai, Michael Davis, Cherrion Valerius, Precious Ugwu, Alfons Sampsted. 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 Deron Payne in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Deron Payne in 2026 include Yousri Sbai (N/A), Michael Davis (N/A), Cherrion Valerius (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Deron Payne play and who plays similarly?▼

Deron Payne plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Yousri Sbai (Netherlands, N/A); Michael Davis (Belgium, N/A); Cherrion Valerius (Netherlands, N/A); Precious Ugwu (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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