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Portland Timbers· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Finn Surman

Centre BackNew Zealand22y€500KFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

2.21Tkl/90

0.42KP/90

Based on 1,216 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Finn Surman

Diego Coppola99% match
Paris · Ligue 1 · €11.0M
Alberto Dossena99% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €7.0M
Niklas Süle98% match
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (73% duel success), blocks shots courageously (2.3 blocks/90) and central to possession (72 touches/90). The three closest DNA matches to Finn Surman:

Diego Coppola(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), commanding in the air (8.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and uses long balls frequently (6.9/90).
Alberto Dossena(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).
Niklas Süle(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90), central to possession (79 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Finn Surman

DefenderNew ZealandMajor League Soccer€500K

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Paris · Ligue 1

Ball-Playing CBAerialOut of form ↓

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99% match

€11.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Finn Surman?▼

The top alternatives to Finn Surman based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Diego Coppola, Alberto Dossena, Niklas Süle, Chadi Riad, Niko Koulis. 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 Finn Surman in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Finn Surman in 2026 include Diego Coppola (€11.0M), Alberto Dossena (€7.0M), Niklas Süle (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Finn Surman play and who plays similarly?▼

Finn Surman plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Diego Coppola (Italy, €11.0M); Alberto Dossena (Italy, €7.0M); Niklas Süle (Germany, €5.0M); Chadi Riad (Morocco, €12.0M).

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.

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