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Preston North End· 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Harry Clarke

Right BackEngland25y€4.1MFull profile →

Active Full-Back

1.29Tkl/90

1.00KP/90

Based on 1,530 min · 2025/2026 · Championship · 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 Harry Clarke

Oliver Sonne97% match
Burnley · Premier League · €4.0M
Sergio López99% match
Granada · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Harry Clarke:

Oliver Sonne(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.90 big chances/90) and central to possession (79 touches/90).
Sergio López(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Lilian Raolisoa(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Oliver Sonne

Burnley · Premier League

Peru25yContract 2029

Tkl/900.50

KP/900.50

Active Full-BackBall-PlayingIn form ↑

97% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Harry Clarke?▼

The top alternatives to Harry Clarke based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Oliver Sonne, Sergio López, Lilian Raolisoa, Diogo Spencer, Alan Nuñez. 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 Harry Clarke in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Harry Clarke in 2026 include Oliver Sonne (€4.0M), Sergio López (N/A), Lilian Raolisoa (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Harry Clarke play and who plays similarly?▼

Harry Clarke plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Oliver Sonne (Peru, €4.0M); Sergio López (Spain, N/A); Lilian Raolisoa (France, N/A); Diogo Spencer (Portugal, 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.

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