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Portsmouth· 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Hayden Matthews

Centre BackAustralia22y€1.5MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

1.47Tkl/90

0.11KP/90

Based on 795 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 Hayden Matthews

Nils Zätterström86% match
Genoa · Serie A · €3.0M
Joan Martínez84% match
Real Madrid · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 795 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Hayden Matthews:

Nils Zätterström(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.1 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy).
Joan Martínez(84% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (67% duel success).
Clinton Mata(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and central to possession (72 touches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nils Zätterström

Genoa · Serie A

Sweden21yContract 2026

Tkl/900.99

KP/900.00

Ball-Playing CBAerial

86% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Hayden Matthews?▼

The top alternatives to Hayden Matthews based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nils Zätterström, Joan Martínez, Clinton Mata, Joe Worrall, James Hill. 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 Hayden Matthews in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Hayden Matthews in 2026 include Nils Zätterström (€3.0M), Joan Martínez (€3.0M), Clinton Mata (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Hayden Matthews play and who plays similarly?▼

Hayden Matthews plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nils Zätterström (Sweden, €3.0M); Joan Martínez (Spain, €3.0M); Clinton Mata (Angola, €3.0M); Joe Worrall (England, €4.0M).

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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