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Best Alternatives to Haydon Roberts

Left BackEngland24y€1.2MFull profile →

Active Full-BackAerialSmall Sample

0.94Tkl/90

0.70KP/90

Based on 769 min · 2025/2026 · League One · 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 Haydon Roberts

Emanuele Valeri81% match
Parma · Serie A · €3.0M
David Møller Wolfe82% match
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League · €10.0M
Neco Williams82% match
Nottingham Forest · Premier League · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackAerialSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.0/90). Note: this profile is based on 769 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Haydon Roberts:

Emanuele Valeri(81% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90).
David Møller Wolfe(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).
Neco Williams(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Emanuele Valeri

Parma · Serie A

Italy27yContract 2027

Tkl/901.57

KP/901.74

Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

vs Roberts: 3y older

81% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Haydon Roberts?▼

The top alternatives to Haydon Roberts based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Emanuele Valeri, David Møller Wolfe, Neco Williams, Maxim De Cuyper, Miro Muheim. 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 Haydon Roberts in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Haydon Roberts in 2026 include Emanuele Valeri (€3.0M), David Møller Wolfe (€10.0M), Neco Williams (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Haydon Roberts play and who plays similarly?▼

Haydon Roberts plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Emanuele Valeri (Italy, €3.0M); David Møller Wolfe (Norway, €10.0M); Neco Williams (Wales, €25.0M); Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium, €22.0M).

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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