AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Deron Payne
Players most similar to Deron Payne (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Deron Payne
- 1.Lucas Ahijado100% DNA match·Real Oviedo
- 2.João Aurélio98% DNA match·Nacional
- 3.Jacques Ekomié98% DNA match·Angers SCO
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Defender....”
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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 most similar players to Deron Payne by playing style are:
- Lucas Ahijado(100% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.4 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.9 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 814 minutes of playing time this season.
- João Aurélio(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Jacques Ekomié(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.2/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 766 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Lucas Ahijado
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/904.42
KP/900.55
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Payne: 8y older
100% match
N/A
#2
J
João Aurélio
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Portugal37y
Tkl/902.71
KP/900.54
vs Payne: 14y older
98% match
N/A
#3
J
Jacques Ekomié
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Gabon22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.76
KP/900.23
Small Sample
98% match
N/A
#4
Y
Yousri Sbai
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.17
98% match
N/A
#5
J
Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
France23yContract 2027
Tkl/903.34
KP/900.53
Small Sample
98% match
N/A
#6
B
Bebeto
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Brazil36yContract 2026
Tkl/903.36
KP/900.71
98% match
N/A
#7
M
Michael Davis
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Belgium24yContract 2026
Tkl/904.83
KP/900.71
Aerial
98% match
N/A
#8
M
Marius Louër
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
19y
Tkl/903.79
KP/900.60
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#9
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Cherrion Valerius
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.70
97% match
N/A
#10
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Loïc Nego
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Hungary35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.97
KP/900.20
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#11
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Precious Ugwu
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.51
KP/900.35
97% match
N/A
#12
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S. Wæver
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark30yContract 2026
Tkl/904.31
KP/900.56
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
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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: Lucas Ahijado, João Aurélio, Jacques Ekomié, Yousri Sbai, Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi. 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 Lucas Ahijado (N/A), João Aurélio (N/A), Jacques Ekomié (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 Lucas Ahijado (Spain, N/A); João Aurélio (Portugal, N/A); Jacques Ekomié (Gabon, N/A); Yousri Sbai (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.