AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Gen Shoji
Players most similar to Gen Shoji (Defender, €2.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Gen Shoji
- 1.Thomas Gundelund83% DNA match·Vejle Boldklub
- 2.T. Storm81% DNA match·Lyngby Boldklub
- 3.Gédéon Kalulu81% DNA match·Aris Limassol
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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“Gen Shōji is a Solid Defender....”
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Solid DefenderAerial
Gen Shōji is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (11.5 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (10.9/90). The three most similar players to Gen Shoji by playing style are:
- Thomas Gundelund(83% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.4 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- T. Storm(81% match) — Tobias Storm is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90).
- Gédéon Kalulu(81% match) — Gedeon Kalulu Kyatengwa is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/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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Thomas Gundelund
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/901.16
KP/900.39
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Shoji: 9y younger
83% match
N/A
#2
T
T. Storm
Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2027
Tkl/901.14
KP/900.35
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Shoji: 12y younger
81% match
N/A
#3
G
Gédéon Kalulu
Aris Limassol · Ligue 1
France28y
Tkl/902.07
KP/901.03
Solid Defender
vs Shoji: 5y younger
81% match
N/A
#4
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Abdulsamet Burak
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Netherlands29y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CB
80% match
N/A
#5
G
G. Çulhacı
HB Køge · Superliga
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.92
KP/902.24
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
81% match
N/A
#6
F
Frédéric Veseli
Südtirol · Super Lig
Albania33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.00
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable80% match
N/A
#7
J
Jonas Thorsen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark36y
Tkl/902.09
KP/901.08
Solid Defender
80% match
N/A
#8
J
Jean Manuel Mbom
Viborg FF · Superliga
Germany26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.96
KP/901.59
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable80% match
N/A
#9
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Nicholas Mickelson
Elversberg · Superliga
Thailand26y
Tkl/901.47
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip80% match
N/A
#10
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L. Bøje-Larsen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark25y
Tkl/901.70
KP/901.21
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
#11
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Jannik Dehm
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany30y
Tkl/900.77
KP/901.03
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable81% match
N/A
#12
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Arvin Appiah
Amiens SC · Liga Portugal
England25y
Tkl/900.66
KP/900.00
Solid Defender
80% match
€8.8M
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Who are the best alternatives to Gen Shoji?▼
The top alternatives to Gen Shoji based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thomas Gundelund, T. Storm, Gédéon Kalulu, Abdulsamet Burak, G. Çulhacı. 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 Gen Shoji in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Gen Shoji in 2026 include Thomas Gundelund (N/A), T. Storm (N/A), Gédéon Kalulu (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Gen Shoji play and who plays similarly?▼
Gen Shoji plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thomas Gundelund (Denmark, N/A); T. Storm (Denmark, N/A); Gédéon Kalulu (France, N/A); Abdulsamet Burak (Netherlands, 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.