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Slavia Praha· 2025/2026 · Chance Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Igoh Ogbu

DefenderNigeria26y€1.7MFull profile →

Physical StopperAerial

0.48Tkl/90

0.97KP/90

Based on 1,037 min · 2025/2026 · Chance Liga · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Chance Liga peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Igoh Ogbu

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey99% match
FC Köln · Bundesliga · €4.0M
Lars Bünning99% match
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerial

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), dominant in the air (4.8 aerials won/90, 64%), uses long balls frequently (6.6/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Igoh Ogbu:

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), central to possession (70 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).
Lars Bünning(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.3 final-third passes/90), dominant in the air (4.7 aerials won/90, 74%) and uses long balls frequently (9.6/90).
Per Mertesacker(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (76% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

FC Köln · Bundesliga

England20yContract 2026

Tkl/901.04

KP/900.21

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form

vs Ogbu: 6y younger

99% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Igoh Ogbu?▼

The top alternatives to Igoh Ogbu based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Lars Bünning, Per Mertesacker, Reno Münz, Álex Pastor. 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 Igoh Ogbu in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Igoh Ogbu in 2026 include Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (€4.0M), Lars Bünning (N/A), Per Mertesacker (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Igoh Ogbu play and who plays similarly?▼

Igoh Ogbu plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (England, €4.0M); Lars Bünning (Germany, N/A); Per Mertesacker (Germany, N/A); Reno Münz (Germany, 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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