What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Djed Spence?

Spence recovers the ball more than Magalhães — nearly 3x the output. 49 aerials won in 30 games. €30M. You decide. Compared with Gabriel Magalhães (€30.0M vs anchor). Standout: Dribbles (Top 3% among Premier League peers). Concern: Goals (Bottom 1%).

How does Djed Spence compare to Gabriel Magalhães?

Djed Spence ball recoveries vs Gabriel Magalhães (112 ball recoveries in 30 games), but aerials won (49 aerials won in 30 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Djed Spence's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Dribbles (Top 3% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Goals (Bottom 1%). Percentiles vs Premier League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Djed Spence?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Gabriel Magalhães. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Djed Spence

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1.93Tkl/90

0.44KP/90

Based on 2,057 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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Spence recovers the ball more than Magalhães — nearly 3x the output.

vs Gabriel Magalhães · Premier League · Cross-role comparison · €30.0M

Spence wins on

Ball Recoveries

4.89/90 · Top 10% · 112 ball recoveries in 30 games

Spence loses on

Aerials Won

2.14/90 · 58th pct · 49 aerials won in 30 games

Based on 2,057 min (30 apps) vs anchor 2,750 min · 300 peers in Premier League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Premier League · cross-role

4.89/90

Top 10%

Spence

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

1.91/90

Bottom 10%

Magalhães

2.14/90

58th pct

Spence

Aerials Won

gap

5.20/90

Top 4%

Magalhães

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vs Premier League Defenders

Dribbles

1.49/90Top 3%

Goals

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Ball Recoveries

4.89/90Top 10%

Assists

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Press Intensity

2.50/90Top 11%

Chances Missed

0.10/90Bottom 12%

Percentile rank among Premier League defenders (n=669) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

RT narrative for Djed Spence · based on seasonal DNA and league percentiles on this page.

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