AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Samu
Players most similar to Samu (Midfielder, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Samu
- 1.Mads Søndergaard98% DNA match·Viborg FF
- 2.Laurin Curda98% DNA match·Paderborn
- 3.Jurgen Bardhi98% DNA match·Ümraniyespor
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 Creator....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
CreatorCreative
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. The three most similar players to Samu by playing style are:
- Mads Søndergaard(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.0/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Laurin Curda(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (63 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
- Jurgen Bardhi(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90), draws fouls effectively (2.9/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90).
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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Mads Søndergaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark23yContract 2027
KP/901.01
G/900.68
Creator
Last 5: → Stablevs Samu: 7y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
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Laurin Curda
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany24y
KP/902.05
G/900.21
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stablevs Samu: 6y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
J
Jurgen Bardhi
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Albania28yContract 2025
KP/901.08
G/900.26
Creator
Last 5: → Stablevs Samu: 2y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
N
Noel Aseko
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany20yContract 2026
KP/901.14
G/900.10
Creator
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
I
Irakli Yegoian
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Georgia22y
KP/901.25
G/900.17
Creator
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#6
P
Pedro Lima Barros
AVS · Liga Portugal
Brazil23yContract 2028
KP/901.42
G/900.19
Creator
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#7
D
Dani Rodríguez
Mallorca · La Liga
Spain37y
KP/901.41
G/900.17
Creator
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#8
J
Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
KP/901.51
G/900.31
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#9
S
Sami Ouaissa
NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
KP/901.83
G/900.21
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#10
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Lilian Egloff
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany23y
KP/901.12
G/900.64
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#11
M
M. Jensen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark38y
KP/901.76
G/900.44
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#12
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Emilio Simonsen
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark26y
KP/901.58
G/900.14
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Samu.
Ask AI about Samu →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Samu?▼
The top alternatives to Samu based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mads Søndergaard, Laurin Curda, Jurgen Bardhi, Noel Aseko, Irakli Yegoian. 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 Samu in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Samu in 2026 include Mads Søndergaard (N/A), Laurin Curda (N/A), Jurgen Bardhi (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Samu play and who plays similarly?▼
Samu plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mads Søndergaard (Denmark, N/A); Laurin Curda (Germany, N/A); Jurgen Bardhi (Albania, N/A); Noel Aseko (Germany, 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.