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Best Alternatives to Isaac James

Players most similar to Isaac James (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Isaac James

  1. 1.Djevencio van der Kust99% DNA match·Heracles Almelo
  2. 2.Valgeir Lunddal99% DNA match·Fortuna Düsseldorf
  3. 3.Toheeb Kosoko98% DNA match·Ümraniyespor

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Isaac James by playing style are:

  • Djevencio van der Kust(99% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Valgeir Lunddal(99% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 535 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Toheeb Kosoko(98% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90), active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Djevencio van der Kust
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Suriname25y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.41
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
N/A
#2
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Valgeir Lunddal
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Iceland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.79
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
N/A
#3
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Toheeb Kosoko
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Nigeria21y
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.13
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
98% match
N/A
#4
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Bünyamin Balcı
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2027
Tkl/902.45
KP/900.70
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
N/A
#5
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Mathias Løvik
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Norway22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.75
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
€4.0M
#6
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Lushendry Edward Martes
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands18y
Tkl/902.86
KP/900.67
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
N/A
#7
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Sacha Boey
Galatasaray · Super Lig
France25yContract 2028
Tkl/903.36
KP/900.56
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
€15.0M
#8
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Tim Köther
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Germany25y
Tkl/903.48
KP/900.58
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#9
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Jannes Wieckhoff
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Germany25y
Tkl/902.76
KP/901.17
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
N/A
#10
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Rodrigo Conceição
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
Tkl/903.13
KP/900.80
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
98% match
N/A
#11
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Gaizka Larrazabal
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Spain28y
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.81
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
98% match
N/A
#12
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Lilian Raolisoa
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
France25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.50
KP/900.62
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
98% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Isaac James?
The top alternatives to Isaac James based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Djevencio van der Kust, Valgeir Lunddal, Toheeb Kosoko, Bünyamin Balcı, Mathias Løvik. 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 Isaac James in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Isaac James in 2026 include Djevencio van der Kust (N/A), Valgeir Lunddal (N/A), Toheeb Kosoko (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Isaac James play and who plays similarly?
Isaac James plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Djevencio van der Kust (Suriname, N/A); Valgeir Lunddal (Iceland, N/A); Toheeb Kosoko (Nigeria, N/A); Bünyamin Balcı (Turkey, 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.