Best Alternatives to Joel Andersson

Top 3 Alternatives to Joel Andersson

1. 1.A. Andersson88% DNA match·Aalborg BK
2. 2.Joachim Andersen87% DNA match·Fulham€25.0M
3. 3.Owen Wijndal87% DNA match·Ajax€4.0M

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

Playing Style Analysis

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.75 big chances/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 841 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Joel Andersson by playing style are:

• A. Andersson(88% match) — Adam Andersson is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
• Joachim Andersen(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in possession (71 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (86 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (11.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
• Owen Wijndal(87% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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