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Dallas· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Herman Johansson

Right MidfieldSweden28yN/AFull profile →

Creator

1.33KP/90

0.00G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 998 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 Herman Johansson

Danny Schmidt98% match
Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga
Samuel Justo98% match
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Bismark Edjeodji

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Playing Style Analysis

Creator

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Herman Johansson:

Danny Schmidt(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.50 goals/90).
Samuel Justo(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90).
Bismark Edjeodji(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90) and top 20% creator in the league.

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Comparison Base

Herman Johansson

MidfielderSwedenMajor League SoccerN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Danny Schmidt

Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga

vs Johansson: 5y younger

98% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Herman Johansson?▼

The top alternatives to Herman Johansson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Danny Schmidt, Samuel Justo, Bismark Edjeodji, Benjamin Zjajo, Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa. 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 Herman Johansson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Herman Johansson in 2026 include Danny Schmidt (N/A), Samuel Justo (N/A), Bismark Edjeodji (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Herman Johansson play and who plays similarly?▼

Herman Johansson plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Danny Schmidt (Germany, N/A); Samuel Justo (Portugal, N/A); Bismark Edjeodji (, N/A); Benjamin Zjajo (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.

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