AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Everton
Players most similar to Everton (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Everton
- 1.Simon Janssen99% DNA match·Excelsior
- 2.Valgeir Lunddal98% DNA match·Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 3.Djevencio van der Kust98% DNA match·Heracles Almelo
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-BackSmall Sample
A Active Full-Back. Note: this profile is based on 741 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Everton by playing style are:
- Simon Janssen(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 506 minutes of playing time this season.
- Valgeir Lunddal(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 535 minutes of playing time this season.
- Djevencio van der Kust(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.6 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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Simon Janssen
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
Tkl/901.78
KP/901.07
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Everton: 6y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Valgeir Lunddal
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Iceland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.79
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Everton: 7y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Djevencio van der Kust
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Suriname25y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.41
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Everton: 6y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Travis Patterson
Aston Villa · Premier League
England20y
Tkl/900.51
KP/900.51
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#5
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Raoul Petretta
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Italy29y
Tkl/901.59
KP/901.19
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#6
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Isaac James
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Nigeria
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.96
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#7
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Eus Waayers
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/901.25
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#8
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Mathias Løvik
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Norway22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.75
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
€4.0M
#9
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Guilherme Romão
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil28y
Tkl/900.75
KP/901.16
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#10
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Gaizka Larrazabal
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Spain28y
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.81
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#11
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Pedro Carvalho
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.80
KP/900.58
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#12
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Luis Görlich
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.73
KP/901.08
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Everton?▼
The top alternatives to Everton based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Simon Janssen, Valgeir Lunddal, Djevencio van der Kust, Travis Patterson, Raoul Petretta. 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 Everton in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Everton in 2026 include Simon Janssen (N/A), Valgeir Lunddal (N/A), Djevencio van der Kust (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Everton play and who plays similarly?▼
Everton plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Simon Janssen (Netherlands, N/A); Valgeir Lunddal (Iceland, N/A); Djevencio van der Kust (Suriname, N/A); Travis Patterson (England, 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.