AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Josh Atencio
Players most similar to Josh Atencio (Midfielder, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Josh Atencio
- 1.Kai Klefisch97% DNA match·Darmstadt 98
- 2.Himad Abdelli97% DNA match·Olympique Marseille
- 3.Mees Hoedemakers97% DNA match·Viborg FF
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Metronome....”
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MetronomeSmall Sample
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 620 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Josh Atencio by playing style are:
- Kai Klefisch(97% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Himad Abdelli(97% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), central to possession (76 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
- Mees Hoedemakers(97% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.2/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 517 minutes of playing time this season.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Kai Klefisch
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Germany26y
KP/900.87
G/900.00
Metronome
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Atencio: 2y older
97% match
N/A
#2
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Himad Abdelli
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Algeria26yContract 2026
KP/900.29
G/900.00
Metronome
vs Atencio: 2y older
97% match
N/A
#3
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Mees Hoedemakers
Viborg FF · Superliga
Netherlands28y
KP/900.00
G/900.39
MetronomeDefensive
vs Atencio: 4y older
97% match
N/A
#4
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Pedro Santos
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Portugal25y
KP/900.95
G/900.00
MetronomeSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#5
M
Marcus Bonde
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark19y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
MetronomeDefensive
97% match
N/A
#6
M
Mark Brink
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
KP/900.40
G/900.00
Metronome
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#7
M
Magnus Saaby
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark23y
KP/900.47
G/900.09
Metronome
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#8
F
Frederik Grube
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark25y
KP/900.54
G/900.00
Metronome
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#9
R
Rasmus Falk
Odense BK · Superliga
Denmark34yContract 2028
KP/901.57
G/900.00
Metronome
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#10
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Enzo Leopold
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany25yContract 2026
KP/902.00
G/900.00
MetronomeCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#11
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Caleb Yirenkyi
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Ghana20yContract 2029
KP/901.28
G/900.00
Metronome
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#12
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Bastian Allgeier
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany24yContract 2027
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Metronome
95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Josh Atencio?▼
The top alternatives to Josh Atencio based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kai Klefisch, Himad Abdelli, Mees Hoedemakers, Pedro Santos, Marcus Bonde. 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 Josh Atencio in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Josh Atencio in 2026 include Kai Klefisch (N/A), Himad Abdelli (N/A), Mees Hoedemakers (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Josh Atencio play and who plays similarly?▼
Josh Atencio plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kai Klefisch (Germany, N/A); Himad Abdelli (Algeria, N/A); Mees Hoedemakers (Netherlands, N/A); Pedro Santos (Portugal, 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.