AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Erik Janza
Players most similar to Erik Janza (Defender, €750K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Erik Janza
- 1.F. Dietz97% DNA match·Hobro
- 2.Nicklas Mouritsen97% DNA match·B 93
- 3.Marc Nielsen97% DNA match·Aalborg BK
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 Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and central to possession (72 touches/90). The three most similar players to Erik Janza by playing style are:
- F. Dietz(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (91 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (11.3/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Nicklas Mouritsen(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.8/90).
- Marc Nielsen(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), central to possession (79 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.4/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
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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F. Dietz
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/902.00
KP/901.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Janza: 10y younger
97% match
N/A
#2
N
Nicklas Mouritsen
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark31y
Tkl/901.19
KP/901.59
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#3
M
Marc Nielsen
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.48
KP/902.24
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Janza: 8y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
N
Nicolai Clausen
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark30y
Tkl/901.61
KP/901.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#5
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A. Oggesen
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.38
KP/901.55
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#6
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Luca Sirch
Kaiserslautern · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.47
KP/900.74
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#7
D
Daníel Leó Grétarsson
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Iceland30yContract 2027
Tkl/902.61
KP/901.10
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#8
A
Alexander Rossipal
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2027
Tkl/901.70
KP/901.82
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#9
J
Jacob Vetter
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark27y
Tkl/901.80
KP/900.60
Ball-Playing CBAerial
97% match
N/A
#10
A
Albert Nørager
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark26y
Tkl/901.87
KP/901.35
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#11
J
Jannis Heuer
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#12
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Ludvig Henriksen
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Erik Janza?▼
The top alternatives to Erik Janza based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: F. Dietz, Nicklas Mouritsen, Marc Nielsen, Nicolai Clausen, A. Oggesen. 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 Erik Janza in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Erik Janza in 2026 include F. Dietz (N/A), Nicklas Mouritsen (N/A), Marc Nielsen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Erik Janza play and who plays similarly?▼
Erik Janza plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include F. Dietz (Denmark, N/A); Nicklas Mouritsen (Denmark, N/A); Marc Nielsen (Denmark, N/A); Nicolai Clausen (Denmark, 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.