
Based on 1,598 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · 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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Make Maatsen's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (71 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Ian Maatsen:
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Source · Ian Maatsen
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